Cybersecurity Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 07/14/2025

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support enterprise-level security operations. The Cybersecurity Engineer will play a pivotal role in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture. This role involves direct support in executing the organization’s cybersecurity roadmap, aligning with national frameworks such as the CST Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework (CRF), and ensuring operational compliance and threat resilience.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and assist in the integration of CRF controls into daily operations.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and management of critical security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and network security tools.
• Enforce acceptable use policies for information assets and assist in awareness training efforts.
• Assist in network segmentation projects and apply segmentation best practices to improve internal defense mechanisms.
• Contribute to incident response plans, risk mitigation strategies, and the development of audit-ready documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data at all times.

• Identity & Access Management (IAM):
  Proficient in implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and directory integrations.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM):
  Experience in managing elevated access.
• Firewall Administration:
  Hands‑on experience with firewall management.
• Network Access Control (NAC):
  Proficiency in NAC deployment and policy enforcement.
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF):
  Practical knowledge in deploying and tuning WAFs.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR):
  Familiarity with leading EDR solutions.
• SIEM & Log Management:
  Experience using log management tools for event correlation and threat monitoring.
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS):
  Skills in configuring and tuning IDS/IPS.
• Cloud Security:
  Understanding of native security controls in major cloud platforms.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
  Experience in configuring and managing DLP tools to prevent sensitive data leakage.
• Vulnerability Management:
  Proficient in using vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.
• Incident Response & Forensics:
  Knowledge of creating incident response playbooks and conducting investigations.
• Patching & Configuration Management:
  Familiarity with automated configuration tools and system patching workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations roles.
• Strong communication skills.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  Security+, CCNA, Network, CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, CEH, GSEC, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco CCNP Security.