Senior Specialist - IT Security

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a security professional to manage the Microsoft Security suite, including Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud Apps, and lead incident response efforts in Riyadh. The role focuses on strengthening controls, compliance, and security posture while documenting processes and supporting audits.

The candidate should have 3–4 years in security, hands-on tool experience, and relevant certifications (Network+/Security+ or equivalent).

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in security domain.
• Hands on experience with security tools and technologies.
• Network+, Security+ and any other security related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Microsoft Security suite, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, DLP, Data Classification, and Information Protection.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Enhance security controls, reporting, and overall security posture.
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security best practices.
• Maintain security documentation and support audits.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Microsoft Security suite, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, DLP, Data Classification, and Information Protection.


• Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.


• Enhance security controls, reporting, and overall security posture.


• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security best practices.


• Maintain security documentation and support audits.


• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in security domain.


• Hands on experience with security tools and technologies.


• Network+, Security+ and any other security related certifications.