Security Detection & System Engineer – IGA, Data & Application Security

Job in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Listing for: NourNet

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23

Job specializations:

IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations, Network Security
Security
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations, Network Security

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 300000 SAR Yearly SAR 180000.00 300000.00 YEAR

Security Detection & System Engineer – (IGA, Data & Application Security) Nour Net is looking to hire, on behalf of one of our clients in the financial sector, a Security Detection & System Engineer specializing in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Data Security, and Application Security. The selected candidate will be responsible for engineering, operating, and optimizing security controls that protect critical information assets and support secure digital operations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)

Administer and optimize IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint) and IAM tools.
Troubleshoot identity workflows, access provisioning, and RBAC issues.
Support secure application onboarding and role design with App Dev and Architecture teams.

Data Protection & Application Security

Implement and maintain DLP, database activity monitoring, and application‑level data controls.
Support secure configuration and policy management for WAF, API security, and web gateways.
Investigate and resolve DLP incidents and application protection issues.

Detection Engineering & Telemetry

Integrate identity and data security logs into SIEM platforms.
Support detection engineering and telemetry enablement across identity and data systems.
Contribute to security design patterns for identity, data, and application protection.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in IAM/IGA, data security, and application security.
Hands‑on experience with DLP, database monitoring, SIEM integrations, and RBAC.
Strong troubleshooting and integration skills across identity and security platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Required Skills

IGA / IAM
DLP & Data Security Controls
Application Security (WAF, API Security)
SIEM Integration & Telemetry
RBAC & Access Governance
Troubleshooting & Incident Handling

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills & Certifications
Identity/IAM certifications (preferred)
Experience with SailPoint or similar IGA platforms
Strong understanding of application security controls
Knowledge of API security, WAF, and data protection frameworks