Senior IT Security Specialist

Infinite pl; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Infinite pl is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves supporting IT security operations through effective implementation of security controls across IT systems, infrastructure, and services. Key responsibilities include conducting operational reviews, supporting access management, and monitoring system security configurations. Candidates should have strong IT operations experience, knowledge of ITIL processes, and relevant certifications. This position focuses on ensuring compliance and security across various IT environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT operations and system security controls.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and access governance.

Responsibilities

• Implement IT security operational controls across systems and applications.
• Support access management and privileged account governance.
• Conduct operational security reviews and compliance checks.
• Support resolution of IT security operational issues and incidents.
• Monitor system security configurations and identify gaps.
• Assist in vulnerability remediation from an IT operations perspective.
• Support IT audits and compliance activities.
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to enforce standards.

Skills

IT operations and system security controls

IT infrastructure understanding

Knowledge of ITIL processes

Access governance

Vulnerability remediation

Education

Relevant certifications (ITIL, Security+, or equivalent preferred)

Job description

Role Summary

Senior IT Security Specialist supports IT security operations by ensuring effective implementation of security controls across IT systems, infrastructure, and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement IT security operational controls across systems and applications
• Support access management and privileged account governance
• Conduct operational security reviews and compliance checks
• Support resolution of IT security operational issues and incidents
• Monitor system security configurations and identify gaps
• Assist in vulnerability remediation from an IT operations perspective
• Support IT audits and compliance activities
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to enforce standards

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in IT operations and system security controls
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and access governance
• Experience in supporting IT audits and compliance requirements
• Relevant certifications (ITIL, Security+, or equivalent preferred)