Senior Network Security Engineer/ Data Engineer

Innovative Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Network Security Engineer/Data Engineer. You will be responsible for securing network infrastructure and developing data strategies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in security engineering, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with DLP and EDR technologies. Proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, endpoint, and data engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with DLP and EDR technologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CCFA, CCNP, CISSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, configuration and management of PaloAlto DLP.
• Monitor and respond to incidents.
• Conduct forensic investigations & threat hunting.

Skills

Network security management

Data strategy development

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PaloAlto DLP

CrowdStrike EDR

Job description

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading pure-player Cybersecurity company in the GCC, established in 2003 and headquartered in Riyadh, with a presence in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Our Cybersecurity Solutions and Services encompass Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services. Innovative Solutions is committed to its mission to "Bring Trust to Cyberspace" to ensure "Your Business, Secured".

Role Description

The Senior Network Security Engineer/Data Engineer will play a critical role in securing our network infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of data through the implementation of robust security protocols. This dual role combines the responsibilities of managing network security and developing data strategies to protect sensitive information across our systems.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, configuration and management of PaloAlto DLP
• Implementation, configuration and management of CrowdStrike EDR
• Deploy and configure DLP policies (email, web, cloud)
• Monitor and respond to incidents
• Manage EDR agents, alerts, and policies
• Conduct forensic investigations & threat hunting
• Recommend insider threat management
• Train staff on secure data handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, endpoint, and data engineering roles.
• Hands‑on experience with DLP and EDR technologies.
• Preferred experience with CrowdStrike EDR and Palo Alto DLP.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CCFA, CCNP, CISSP) are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills paired with excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English is a plus.