122 Cyber Warfare jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Title: Network Security Specialist (Firewalls)

Brief Description:

Responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining network protection systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to ensure the security of the organization's IT infrastructure. The role includes vulnerability assessment, network activity monitoring, security policy implementation, and incident response. The candidate must have proven hands-on experience in network security and protection systems, with strong knowledge of communication protocols, threat analysis, and security management tools.

Key Skills:

Firewall administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, etc.), packet analysis, VPN configuration, IDS/IPS systems, SIEM platforms, and incident response procedures.

Job Brief:

IT Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day security tasks such as, analysis, vulnerability resolution, access controls, and maintenance of an organization's IT security operations. The role involves working closely with other team members, and IT teams to ensure that the organization's IT security posture is robust and up-to-.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations for improvements based on audit findings.
• Staying proactive by using automation tools and PM to resolve vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational security requirements.
• Promote a culture of security awareness within the organization.
• Conduct internal security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Provide recommendations for improvements based on audit findings.
• Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion detection/prevention systems, patch management, privileged access management, and endpoint security solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging security technologies and trends.
• Implement and manage access controls to ensure appropriate user access to systems and data.
• Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken.
• Generate reports for management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Maintain repository for regulatory compliance evidence.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to information security.
• Participate in audits to demonstrate compliance.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information security, computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4-6yrs of experience in information security roles.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing security controls.
• Strong analytical skills to assess security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to analyse security incidents and determine appropriate responses.

Purpose of this Job

To support on keeping the availability, security, and reliability of SADAFCO's information systems, core system and business applications. Provides general cybersecurity support. Assists in cybersecurity tasks. Uses data collected from cyber defense tools to analyze events that occur within their organization to detect and mitigate cyber threats.

Operate Technical Defense and Protection:

• Provide timely detection, identification and alerting of possible attacks, anomalous activities and misuse activities and distinguish them from benign activities.
• Support in implementing secure solutions across SADAFCO environments to sustain a resilient enterprise – covering network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity.
• Use monitoring, detection, incident response, and automation to proactively support ongoing security operations in SADAFCO environment.
• Apply security practices to cloud, on-premises, endpoint, and mobile infrastructure, while considering cryptographic technologies and techniques
• Administer the hardware and software that protects and defends IT systems and networks against cybersecurity threats.
• Analyze security of operations and systems integrated into the network; Analyze vulnerability and configuration data to identify cybersecurity issues.
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to SADAFCO requirements.
• Evaluate, analyze, and identify weaknesses and improvements systems and networks.
• Use the data collected from cyber defense tools to analyze events that occur within to detect and mitigate cyber threats.
• Ensures that security records are accurate and complete and that requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
• Contributes to the creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures and documentation for security.
• Verify minimum security requirements are in place.
• Periodically analyze security of our operations and integrated systems.

Threat Management

• Collect and analyze multi-source information about cybersecurity threats to develop deep understanding and awareness of cyber threats and actors’ Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
• Derive and report indicators to help SADAFCO to detect and predict cyber incidents and protect systems and networks from cyber threats.
• Analyze external threat landscape and map it to potential impact.
• Source all data used in intelligence, assessment and planning activities.
• Proactively search for undetected threats in networks and systems, identifies their Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and recommends mitigation.

Governance, Risk and Compliance:

• Manage individual and entity identities and access to resources by applying identification, authentication and authorization systems and processes.
• Monitor SADAFCO’s cybersecurity program compliance with requirements, policies, and standards.
• Analyze cybersecurity controls and assess their effectiveness from a technical Point of view.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate them to authorized parties.

Engagements with stakeholders:

• Communicate cybersecurity concepts and practices in an effective manner.
• Effectively communicate insights about the threat environment and improvements to security posture

User Awareness and Education:

• Help in Promoting awareness of cybersecurity policy and strategy as appropriate among SADAFCO's staff.
• Maintain training records and reports in alignment with training department in SADAFCO.
• Administer and maintain SADAFCO’s adopted training system.

Disaster Recover (DR) and Business Continuity:

• Develop and test procedures to transfer system operations to an alternate site.
• Execute business continuity and disaster recovery procedures.
• Support peer functions to prepare their own Business Continuity Plan (BCP) by giving IT input.

Vulnerability Assessment :

• Analyze exercise results and system environment to plan and recommend modifications and adjustments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of systems and networks. Identify deviations from acceptable configurations or applicable policies.
• Measure effectiveness against known vulnerabilities.
• Make recommendations to enable effective remediation of vulnerabilities.

Incident Response (IR):

• Isolate and remove malware.
• Coordinate and support Incident Response activities during cybersecurity events.
• Collect and analyze digital evidence to support investigation of cybersecurity incidents - derive useful information to mitigate system and network vulnerabilities as first responder.

About the Role
: Supporting the development and implementation of standards, assessments, identity and access management, vulnerability management, patch management, network monitoring, forensic and incident response, security architecture and cyber threat intelligence.

Responsibilities
:

• Development and maintenance of Cybersecurity standards and procedures.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and reviews such as Maturity Assessments, Risk Assessment, Compliance Assessments, Vulnerability Assessments, Social Engineering Assessments and Penetration Testing.
• Protect data and information systems against unauthorized access, modification or destruction.
• Monitor and control access to information assets.
• Support the development of cybersecurity metrics and track company's cybersecurity performance.
• Implement cybersecurity awareness programs and conduct awareness training.
• Support incident management and response including investigation and forensics.

Qualifications
:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in IT related major such as: information Security, Information Technology, Computer & Information Systems, Network Administration.
• Certifications:
  CISM, CISSP, CRISC, Security+ or GSOC.

Required Skills
:

• 6+ years of work experience in the cybersecurity field.

Preferred Skills
:

• Additional relevant certifications or experience in cybersecurity.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist with 3-5 years of experience to support critical cybersecurity tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and protect systems and networks against threats.
• Handle, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Support the team in various cybersecurity projects.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity or network administration.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity tools and systems.
• Ability to analyze security incidents and take appropriate actions.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are a plus.

Job Objective

Protecting our organization's information systems from cyber threats, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This role involves monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and implementing effective security measures.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with the technology strategy teams to better understand business needs that would require developing network and infrastructure solutions.
• Develop, implement, and test multiple infrastructure components (Firewall, WAF, servers, routers, switches, etc.) according to detailed design specifications.
• Work closely with application development teams to forecast infrastructure needs and capacity planning.
• Contribute to the development of business continuity plan, disaster recovery plan, and risk items.
• Configure routing and switching equipment, IP voice services and firewalls.
• Support and administer firewall environments in line with Cybersecurity policy and procedures.
• Monitor network performance and integrity
• Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
• Communicate with users when needed
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches, coordinating investigations and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and updates.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees on security best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
• Assist in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.

Other Related Assignments

• Complete duties as requested by direct line manager

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Proven experience in cyber security roles, with a strong understanding of security protocols and tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus

Required Years of Experience

• Minimum of 0-4 years of experience in a similar role or function

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Strong analytical

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Cybersecurity Specialist
to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across multiple security domains, including firewalls, NAC, ADCs, and secure web/email gateways, ensuring the organization's network and data remain protected against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security infrastructure, including firewalls, NAC solutions, ADCs, and web/email security platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues across both network and application layers.
• Optimize performance and security configurations for Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Forcepoint NGFWs.
• Deploy and manage NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) to enforce secure network access.
• Configure and maintain ADCs (F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler) for load balancing, WAF, and application security.
• Implement web security solutions (Symantec SWG, Forcepoint WSG) and email security gateways (Forcepoint, Cisco).
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and application teams to integrate security seamlessly into business operations.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance on network and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years
  of hands-on experience in deploying and troubleshooting enterprise security products.
• Proven expertise with:
• Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFWs):
  Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto, Forcepoint.
• Network Access Control (NAC):
  Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass.
• Application Delivery Controllers (ADC):
  F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler (LB/WAF).
• Web & Email Security:
  Symantec SWG, Forcepoint WSG, Forcepoint Email Gateway, Cisco.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across network and application security domains.
• Relevant certifications such as
  CCNP Security, F5 BIG-IP ASM
  (others like CISSP, CEH, PCNSE, NSE are a plus).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following (or related) fields:

• Cyber Security

• Information Security

• Computer Science

-Computer Engineering

• Information Systems

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the field of cyber security.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Threat analysis and cyber-attack response

• Penetration testing tools and techniques

• IPs/IDs security management tools

• Vulnerability identification and management

• System and network troubleshooting and maintenance

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS systems

• Operating systems and database platforms

• Access management and encryption methods

• Intrusion detection and incident reporting

• Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as:

• ISO/IEC 27001

• NIST Framework

• CIS Controls

• Understanding of local regulatory compliance and local cyber security frameworks (e.g., SA Cybersecurity Authority guidelines).

• Awareness of security policies and privacy laws.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

• Relevant certifications (preferred but not mandatory):

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• Security+ (CompTIA)

• CISM / CISA

• CCNA / CCNP

• OWASP certifications

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Cybersecurity Specialist
to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across multiple security domains, including firewalls, NAC, ADCs, and secure web/email gateways, ensuring the organization's network and data remain protected against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security infrastructure, including firewalls, NAC solutions, ADCs, and web/email security platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues across both network and application layers.
• Optimize performance and security configurations for Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Forcepoint NGFWs.
• Deploy and manage NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) to enforce secure network access.
• Configure and maintain ADCs (F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler) for load balancing, WAF, and application security.
• Implement web security solutions (Symantec SWG, Forcepoint WSG) and email security gateways (Forcepoint, Cisco).
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and application teams to integrate security seamlessly into business operations.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance on network and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years
  of hands-on experience in deploying and troubleshooting enterprise security products.
• Proven expertise with:
• Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFWs):
  Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto, Forcepoint.
• Network Access Control (NAC):
  Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass.
• Application Delivery Controllers (ADC):
  F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler (LB/WAF).
• Web & Email Security:
  Symantec SWG, Forcepoint WSG, Forcepoint Email Gateway, Cisco.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across network and application security domains.
• Relevant certifications such as
  CCNP Security, F5 BIG-IP ASM
  (others like CISSP, CEH, PCNSE, NSE are a plus).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.