98 Security Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Lead Security Design Engineer
to join our team

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the technical design and engineering of sophisticated physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, and intrusion alarm systems.
• Develop comprehensive security documentation, including specifications, schematics, technical drawings, and bills of materials for various projects.
• Conduct Security Threat and Risk Assessments (STRA) and apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to inform and shape the technical design of security countermeasures.
• Utilize specialized software for camera coverage studies to optimize placement and ensure effective surveillance.
• Ensure all security designs and project deliverables strictly comply with MOI regulations, including HCIS standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, architects, and clients to integrate security designs seamlessly with overall project requirements.
• Review and approve technical submittals and engineering drawings from vendors and subcontractors to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to final commissioning.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry standards (e.g., ASIS, ISO, UL) to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Proven expertise in the design and engineering of complex physical security systems.
• In-depth knowledge of physical security principles, risk management, and CPTED.
• Strong understanding of MOI regulations and HCIS standards.
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD and camera coverage study software.
• Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is a plus for effective communication in the region.
• Refer to the Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• 10 years of experience
• Experience with Revit is a significant plus.
• HCIS certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with Vehicle Dynamic Assessment (VDA).
• Familiarity with international security standards such as ASIS, ISO, and UL.
• A track record of managing and leading security design projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

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Lead and manage security design consulting engagements to a professional standard; independently and / or in support of other senior colleagues, and the Director.

Be a subject Matter Expert of electronic security systems and manage security design and installation projects from conception to completion.

Maintain client and company deliverables, ensuring that a high quality is maintained, and the client and company budgets and programs are met and maintained.

Develop and build new and existing client relationships, facilitating where appropriate the introduction and provision of additional Control Risks services.

Consulting:

• Undertake technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, and other similar tasks, working at client sites and in the office

• Design of physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers within project design teams

Task management:

• Act as the lead consultant on assignments, owning problems and providing problem solving at the local level

• Lead and participate in client and project meetings

• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest

• Maintain and develop long-term client relationships; act in conjunction with key account managers

• Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month

Task delivery:

• Delivery of tasks for clients on time, on budget, to high standards

• Work collaboratively with the entire team and draw on their experiences and opinions

• From time-to-time the role may involve travel to client sites and Control Risks offices within the Middle East, Europe and Africa

Business development:

• Pro-actively seek opportunities to develop projects and business

• Seek opportunities to be involved in business development, in conjunction with the Associate Director and Director

• Contribute to marketing and profile-raising events

• Participate in client meetings

• Develop long-term client relationships

Team / practice development:

• Provide expert knowledge of security consulting and other Control Risks service lines

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced
Cybersecurity Manager
with a proven track record in
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
,
Network Security
, and
Infrastructure Security
. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with
System Integrators
, driving complex security projects, and ensuring robust cybersecurity frameworks across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity initiatives focusing on
  GRC, Network, and Infrastructure security domains
  .
• Design, implement, and oversee cybersecurity strategies and frameworks in line with international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end security solutions.
• Ensure security compliance across critical systems, networks, and infrastructures.
• Drive risk assessments, audits, and remediation strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security teams.

Requirements

• Minimum
  15 years of experience
  in cybersecurity with a strong managerial background.
• Expertise in
  Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  ,
  Network Security
  , and
  Infrastructure Security
  .
• Proven
  System Integrator experience
  in delivering large-scale cybersecurity projects.
• Strong domain knowledge in
  Airlines, Transport, or Tourism sectors
  (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills in
  Arabic and English
  .
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, etc.) are highly desirable.

Summary

We are seeking to hire a proactive, security-focused Information Security Engineer to join our IT team. The Information Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems to safeguard company data. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network security systems, threat analysis, incident response, along with a solid understanding of security frameworks and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain network and security systems.
• Identify the latest technologies and processes to enhance overall system security performance.
• Analyze network performance and plan network and security system capacity and scalability, along with all related technologies.
• Protect email and network infrastructure from phishing attacks and social engineering threats.
• Configure and activate firewalls within the company's network.
• Supervise the development and performance evaluation of networks and related systems and establish performance measurement methods.
• Conduct system testing, identify security vulnerabilities, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Investigate intrusion and security breach incidents, gather incident response data, and perform digital forensic procedures.
• Develop and periodically update security policies.
• Assist in leading periodic reviews and evaluations of software and network design issues, ensuring network integrity, efficient information flow, scalability, cost optimization, and alignment with business needs.
• Provide technical support and respond to new user requests, as well as analyze and resolve network-related problems.
• Supervise and lead network system upgrades or expansion projects, including hardware and software installation, conducting integration tests, and coordinating with all relevant parties.
• Provide security monitoring and analysis reports.
• Supervise, lead, and monitor the performance of other network engineers, foster teamwork, and provide them with the necessary support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, network security, risk management.
• Experience in real estate industry is a plus.
• Professional certifications are a plus.

Technical/Soft Skills:

• Protect email and network from phishing attacks.
• Work with devices such as Sophos, FortiGate, and other similar security systems.
• Supervise and lead the development and production of related documentation, such as system installation and configuration documents, network topology design and planning documents, and documentation of network issues and security system reports.
• Strong analytical skills to identify security vulnerabilities and implement effective solutions.

We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a skilled Information Security Engineer to join our team and play a role in enhancing our security measures by utilizing your abilities and deep knowledge of information security methodologies. Paying attention to details and efficiently solving problems will be crucial in ensuring the safety of Tabby's systems.

The role you will be involved in both operations and important implementation projects contributing to the growth and maintenance of our technology infrastructure. If you have a passion for cybersecurity, possess technical skills and aspire to make a significant impact we strongly encourage you to apply and become an essential part of our dedicated cybersecurity team.

• Cloud Security: Have a good understanding of cloud services such as Google Cloud
• Provide (GCP), Terraform, CI-CD Security, Kubernetes Security,Gitlab, Product security features and fixes.
• Penetration Testing: Perform Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for Web, Mobile, and API applications. Plan and conduct Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing of systems,
  
  switches, servers, and more.
• End-Point Protection: Exhibit expertise in planning, implementing, and managing enterprise-level Anti-Virus (AV) solutions to safeguard against malware, viruses, and other malicious threats.
• Infrastructure Security: Review the complete corporate IT infrastructure's security, including network security controls, anti-malware implementation, Cloud Security posture.
• Management (CPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), firewall rulesets, backup and disaster
  
  recovery, and vulnerability management processes.
• Project Management: Work across various product and engineering teams to prioritize security features and bugs, and ensure implementation and mitigation.Work with DevOps and other teams to implement and improve security controls and/or processes.
• Security Awareness: Experience in conducting phishing simulations and other awareness exercises to evaluate employee susceptibility to social engineering and provide targeted training to enhance resilience.
• Security Monitoring: Automation and improvement of Incident Response procedures, playbook creation to reduce manual effort of responding to typical cyber incidents along with monitoring of threats and vulnerabilities or conducts regular threat intelligence.
• Research and develop detection rules utilizing an array of tools.

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of Information Technology security issues and approaches to manage
• Information Technology security with a fast paced Fintech environment.
• Security Qualification Good to have: CEH, CompTia Security, etc
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• 2-3 Experience of working across teams to deliver solutions and generate high levels of
• internal buy-in
• Experience of developing and delivering training.
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment
• Knowledge of online technologies, payment methods, content delivery networks, REST APIs, microservices, and application development.
• Programming and scripting understanding (Bash, Python etc.)
• Good Cloud experience with and appreciation of AWS, GCP & OCI.

Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save, by reshaping their relationship with money.

The company's flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.

Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest rated, most reviewed, largest and fastest growing app of any fintech in the GCC region.

Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.

Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Experience

4

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

• The responsibility of this role is to oversee and ensure the establishment of a cybersecurity and IT risk management program across the client, and to act as the focal point for cybersecurity and IT risk governance activities.
• Responsible for the design, management and review of Client's cybersecurity and IT risk management policies, standards, and baselines to ensure secure operation of Client information & systems.
• Conduct both network and user activity audits where required to determine security needs.
• Providing guidance and required training on matters relating to cybersecurity, ensuring the implementation of necessary actions to adhere to applicable laws/regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Responsibilities -

Network Administration and Security

• Manage protection of information systems, the detection of threats to Client's systems, and the response to detected threats and cyber-attacks.
• Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
• Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.

Performance Monitoring-

• Manage and Troubleshoot network systems issues and submit recommendations for improvements in network operation and management.
• Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches
• Engage in and manage 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches
• Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption

Vendor Management-

• Coordinate with vendors to expedite the resolution of problems.
• Evaluate vendor solutions to ensure compliance with requirements and cost effectiveness.

Service Management-

• Act as an escalation point for all requests and incidents related to the network.
• Follow up on issues and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problems.

Firewall Management (On-Premise and Cloud)-

• Oversee configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based firewalls, ensuring they are optimized to prevent unauthorized access and detect potential threats.
• Define and implement firewall rules and policies, including access controls, to secure network traffic according to organizational and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments on firewalls to identify and mitigate any potential security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with network and system teams to troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues while minimizing downtime and disruption.

Cloud Security Management (Defender for Cloud)-

• Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud settings to enhance security posture across cloud resources, including VMs, databases, and storage accounts.
• Develop and enforce security policies within Defender for Cloud to monitor and mitigate risks associated with cloud infrastructure, applications, and data.

Network Security-

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network architecture, incorporating firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and network segmentation strategies.
• Conduct network traffic analysis and continuous monitoring to identify anomalies or suspicious activities that may indicate potential security threats.

Threat Monitoring and Incident Response-

• Implement and oversee threat monitoring processes using security information and event management (SIEM) systems, integrating data from firewalls, Defender for Cloud, and network devices.
• Develop and execute incident response protocols for network, firewall, and cloud security incidents, minimizing impact through quick containment, analysis, and remediation.
• Perform post-incident analysis and reporting to identify root causes, improve firewall configurations, and update security policies as needed.

Compliance and Documentation-

• Ensure firewall, network, and cloud security policies comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO
• Maintain documentation for all security configurations, procedures, and policies to facilitate audits and enhance knowledge sharing across IT teams.
• Conduct regular security assessments, risk analyses, and penetration tests on cloud and onpremises systems to verify compliance and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Service Level Agreements (SLA)-

• Monitor production, outputs, and services to ensure that SLAs, and other quality metrics, are being met.
• Developing SLAs.

Education and Experience -

• A bachelor's degree in IT and a master's degree is desirable, Min 4 years of experience
• Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH and/or SIEM-specific training and certification
• Relevant certifications are an advantage (such as IAM Level I Security+ CE, CAP, CND, Cloud+, CSLC, CEH, CISM, CISSP, CASP, CCNA-Security)
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Firewall and Network Security-

• Certifications like Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) show expertise in managing and configuring

firewall systems.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), which provide a comprehensive understanding of security management

practices.

Network Security:

• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate for foundational and advanced knowledge in networking security principles and operations.

Competencies

• Firewall Management: Proficiency with firewall technologies and platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Checkpoint) for setting up, configuring, and maintaining firewalls on both on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Cloud Security Expertise: In-depth understanding of cloud environments, especially

Microsoft Azure, to manage and secure cloud services, implement Defender for Cloud policies, and perform risk assessments.

• Networking Knowledge: Strong grasp of network protocols, segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and secure configuration of network devices.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk,

Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring, alerting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents across firewall and cloud environments.

• Risk Assessment and Compliance: Ability to assess risk in IT systems and ensure compliance with standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

Company Description

System Security Solutions Company (3S), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is a leading system integrator for ICT, Low Current, and Security Systems solutions. With expansion across the GCC and the Middle East, 3S provides turn-key solutions from initial sketches to installation, testing, commissioning, and after-sales service. Our team consists of highly qualified engineers and professionals who plan, design, implement, and manage key solutions, impacting clients' competitive edge. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, 3S has achieved ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, and OHSAS18001:2007 certifications.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Lead Security Systems Design Engineer located in
Riyadh Office
. The Lead Security Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and engineering security systems, developing system architecture, and utilizing electrical and mechanical engineering principles. Daily tasks will include system planning, integration, and testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements, and providing technical support during all project phases.

Qualifications

• Skills in Systems Design and Systems Engineering
• Proficiency in Electrical and Communications Engineering
• Experience in System Architecture
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field
• Relevant certifications and prior experience in security systems design is a plus

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Your day at NTT DATA
As an Information Security GRC Specialist at NTT DATA, your role will be to ensure that our clients' security infrastructures and systems remain operational. With a proactive approach, you'll monitor, identify, investigate, and resolve technical incidents and problems, restoring service efficiently. Your primary objective will be to handle client requests or tickets with technical expertise, ensuring they are resolved within the agreed service level agreement (SLA).

You'll actively manage work queues, perform operational tasks, and update tickets with resolution actions. By identifying issues and errors early on, you'll log incidents promptly and provide second-level support, communicating effectively with other teams and clients to extend support when needed. Your role includes executing changes responsibly, flagging risks and mitigation plans, and ensuring all changes have proper approvals.

Collaborative efforts are at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with automation teams to optimize efforts and automate routine tasks, ensuring seamless handovers during shift changes. Your analytical skills will be key in auditing incident and request tickets for quality, recommending improvements, and contributing to trend analysis reports to identify automation opportunities.

As a go-to for initial client escalations, you'll assist L1 Security Engineers with triage and troubleshooting, and support project work when required. Your contributions to the change management process will ensure thorough documentation, effective planning and execution of maintenance activities, and compliance with standard procedures.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Experience with managed services handling security infrastructure and working knowledge of ticketing tools, preferably ServiceNow.
• Proficiency in active listening, with techniques like paraphrasing and probing for further information.
• Excellent planning skills, able to anticipate and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Strong ability to communicate and engage across different cultures and social groups.
• Adaptability to changing conditions and flexibility in approach.
• Client-focused mindset, always putting their needs and positive experience first.
• A positive outlook and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to put in longer hours when necessary.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in IT/Computing, or relevant work experience.

Workplace type:
On-site Working

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