Staff Security Engineer

HungerStation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Application & Cloud Security Specialist to enhance its security measures across various platforms. The role involves implementing secure coding standards, conducting manual code reviews, and performing vulnerability assessments. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in relevant fields and preferably hold a degree in Information Security or Computer Science. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in application, cloud, or security engineering roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in OSCP, OSCE, CDP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of defined secure coding standards.
• Conduct manual code and architecture reviews.
• Embed security tools and controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform white-box and black-box VAPT for web, mobile, and cloud/on-prem environments.
• Produce detailed security assessment reports.

Skills

Application Security & DevSecOps

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Secure Coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field

Master’s degree

Certifications in OSCP, OSCE, CDP

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Application & Cloud Security Specialist to help strengthen our security posture across applications, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll work closely with engineering teams to proactively identify risks, embed security by design, and drive resilience at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Application Security & DevSecOps (DSOMM)

• Ensure implementation of defined secure coding standards
• Conduct manual code and architecture reviews
• Embed security tools and controls into CI/CD pipelines
• Partner with engineers to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities

Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

• Perform white-box and black-box VAPT for web, mobile, and cloud/on-prem environments
• Execute advanced red teaming exercises
• Produce detailed security assessment reports and track mitigation actions to closure

Cloud Security

• Implement and maintain relevant cloud security tools
• Strengthen cloud infrastructure against internal and external threats
• Enhance security monitoring and detection across cloud environments

Governance, Risk & Resilience

• Follow established security policies, processes, and controls
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security practices and frameworks
• Promote a high-performance culture aligned with company values

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in application, cloud, or security engineering roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Certifications in OSCP, OSCE, CDP is a plus