Senior Network Security Engineer

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to contribute to network security operations. You will implement policies, manage firewall configurations, monitor security technologies, and coordinate vulnerability remediation across large-scale infrastructure.

The role requires 6+ years in network/infrastructure security, familiarity with NGA controls, and advanced hands-on experience with Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, VPN, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in network and infrastructure security, incl. advanced hands-on securing large-scale networks.
• Advanced experience in design, implementation, and administration of network security solutions (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, Secure Web Gateway, VPN, segmentation).
• Experience securing networks across data centers, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and controls, incl. NCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of network security policies, manage firewall configurations, review access controls, and execute isolation measures for high-risk systems.
• Operate and monitor network security technologies, maintain/update security signatures, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities with stakeholders.
• Support web app security controls, content filtering and email security policies, and mitigate access-related risks.
• Analyze network cybersecurity incidents, contribute to root cause analysis, implement remediation, and prepare technical reports.
• Assess new security technologies, conduct testing, evaluate impact on security and service stability, provide recommendations.
• Support cybersecurity policy implementation, maintain control documentation, monitor compliance, identify improvements.
• Implement approved policies, processes, templates, and tools.
• Make operational decisions within the Network Systems Protection Section.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across systems and processes.
• Define milestones to achieve objectives and the section's plan.
• Implement and monitor performance standards and KPIs for the section.
• Report progress to the Director of Digital Security Technologies.
• Represent the section in working groups and cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare periodic reports on activities and progress.
• Maintain/archiving of records and procedures for accessibility and knowledge management.
• Perform other duties within scope of role.

Education

CCNP Security

CISSP

CISM

Fortinet NSE / Fortinet Certified

Palo Alto Networks PCNSE

CCSP or Cloud Security Certification

Job description

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to contribute to network security operations. You will implement policies, manage firewall configurations, monitor security technologies, and coordinate vulnerability remediation across large-scale infrastructure.

The role requires 6+ years in network/infrastructure security, familiarity with NGA controls, and advanced hands-on experience with Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, VPN, and