Senior Security Engineer - (Saudi National)- Riyadh, KSA

DS DeepSource; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

DS DeepSource is seeking a Security Engineer to secure cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on AWS and Azure. Saudi nationals only. You will design security architectures, manage IAM, detect threats, and drive compliance across cloud platforms.

Preferred CCSP or AWS Security - Specialty certs and hands-on IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) experience are valued. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to secure SDLC processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cloud security roles, with AWS and Azure focus.
• CCSP or AWS Certified Security - Specialty preferred.
• Proficient in cloud security best practices and security tooling (SIEM/IDS/IPS, firewalls).
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architectures for cloud solutions, especially AWS and Azure.
• Configure IAM roles, policies, and permissions for strong access controls.
• Monitor cloud environments for security events; respond to incidents and perform vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Develop automation scripts and IaC using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to integrate security into SDLC.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving

Excellent communication & teamwork

3+ years cloud security experience

Education

CCSP

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Certifications or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

firewalls

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary:
DeepSource Technologies is seeking a talented Security Engineer focused on securing our cloud environments. This position is exclusively available for Saudi nationals, and the successful candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining robust security measures within our cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Architecture Design:
   Design and implement security architectures and frameworks for cloud solutions, particularly in AWS and Azure environments.
2. Identity and Access Management:
   Configure and manage IAM roles, policies, and permissions to enforce strong access controls and governance.
3. Threat Detection and Incident Response:
   Monitor cloud environments for security events, and respond to incidents, perform vulnerability assessments, and remediate issues promptly.
4. Compliance and Risk Management:
   Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, regulations, and standards relevant to cloud security (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
5. Automation and Tooling:
   Develop automation scripts to enhance security operations and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
6. Collaboration:
   Work closely with development, operations, and compliance teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience:
  3+ years of experience in cloud security roles, with a strong focus on AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Certifications:
  Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficient in security best practices for cloud architectures and services, with knowledge of security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation techniques for cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with container security and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.