Senior Threat Detection Architect – SOC Automation & IR

COGNNA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Threat Detection Engineer to design detection strategies and build automation to elevate SOC operations. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams for incident response and threat intelligence. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in Threat Detection, strong analytical skills, and expertise in SIEM queries. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and on-site collaboration in Riyadh.

Benefits

Access to certifications and training

ESOP program for employee growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Threat Detection or SOC Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise in maintaining detection use cases.
• Strong understanding of attacker behavior and digital forensics.

Responsibilities

• Design high-impact detection strategies and automation.
• Build correlation rules within security platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve SOC workflows.

Skills

Expert in SIEM queries (SPL, KQL, Lucene)

Deep knowledge of EDR tools

Pro at packet analysis (Wireshark)

Advanced skills in Python and/or PowerShell

Skilled in turning threat intel into detection logic

Strong command of monitoring IaaS/PaaS/SaaS

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Threat Detection Engineer to design detection strategies and build automation to elevate SOC operations. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams for incident response and threat intelligence. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in Threat Detection, strong analytical skills, and expertise in SIEM queries. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and on-site collaboration in Riyadh.