Senior Security & ICT Engineer

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a detail-oriented Security and ICT Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure ICT infrastructure, protecting critical systems and data while ensuring compliance with standards. You will lead vulnerability assessments, configure firewalls, develop policies, monitor incidents, and collaborate with IT teams on patches and improvements.

This on-site role requires 10+ years of experience and familiarity with Saudi market requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network security and ICT infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, standards, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Proficiency with firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security tools.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and security scanning tools.
• Solid understanding of system administration and network architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in incident response and security troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of data protection and encryption technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure ICT infrastructure and network systems.
• Conduct comprehensive security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential risks.
• Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security appliances.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with industry standards.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Perform regular security audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ICT and security-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security patches, updates, and system improvements.
• Document security configurations, incidents, and remediation actions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and recommend preventive measures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding security best practices.

Skills

10+ years experience

ISO27001/NIST

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

System administration

Incident response

Data protection

Tools

SIEM systems

Vulnerability scanners

Firewall technologies

IDS/IPS

Job description

AECOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a detail-oriented Security and ICT Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure ICT infrastructure, protecting critical systems and data while ensuring compliance with standards. You will lead vulnerability assessments, configure firewalls, develop policies, monitor incidents, and collaborate with IT teams on patches and improvements.

This on-site role requires 10+ years of experience and familiarity with Saudi market requirements.