SOC Security Operations Lead

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to execute and support operations across its networks, systems, and Mission-Critical environments. You will monitor threats, manage incidents, and coordinate remediation to strengthen security posture.

Using risk-based approaches, you will perform security assessments, vulnerability testing, patching, documentation, and incident updates for stakeholders and audits. 6+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Educational level: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Most preferred fields: Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Specialized’s networks, applications, systems, and integrations to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security controls across assets and platforms.
• Execute SOC operations: threat detection, incident triage, response coordination, and resolution.
• Analyze incidents, trends, and attack patterns to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct security and vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Coordinate vulnerability management, including patch deployment and system hardening.
• Maintain security documentation and evidentiary records for audits and compliance.
• Apply threat intelligence and advisories to strengthen monitoring and protections.
• Monitor performance metrics and incident trends to improve SOC operations.
• Support enhancement of cybersecurity procedures and incident response practices.
• Prepare incident updates and security insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Information Security

Systems Engineering

Job description

Specialized is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to execute and support operations across its networks, systems, and Mission-Critical environments. You will monitor threats, manage incidents, and coordinate remediation to strengthen security posture.

Using risk-based approaches, you will perform security assessments, vulnerability testing, patching, documentation, and incident updates for stakeholders and audits. 6+ years of experience preferred.