77 Security Operations jobs in Saudi Arabia

Join a global leader in GIS as an Enterprise Security Analyst! In this hands-on role, you'll use cutting-edge tools to protect a global enterprise network. Your expertise will be crucial in responding to system alerts across the industry's best technology. You'll collaborate closely with security engineers, architects, and business liaisons to influence security operations, implementation, automation, and governance.

• Support customer assurance by effectively addressing questions about Esri’s IT posture.
• Review IT systems configurations and suggest best practices to enhance effectiveness and reduce risk.
• Serve as the point of escalation for security and IT incidents.
• Support the application of regional security and privacy requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategies to promote system availability.
• Address incidents with guidance from senior personnel.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills by interacting with various people and personalities.
• Assist in documenting standards, processes, and procedures for incident response.
• Review and report on Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Create and amend runbooks to expand the knowledge of your peers.
• Continuously strive to learn new aspects of the security business.

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong spoken and written English and Arabic skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Information Security/Cybersecurity.
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security.
• Expertise in systems (servers, operating systems, virtualization, and storage infrastructure) and networking technologies (communication protocols, network infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of Security and Privacy frameworks relevant to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and surrounding countries.
• Team-oriented and skilled in collaborative environments; a strong collaborator willing to share ideas, build documentation, and implement best practices.
• Conceptual and analytical thinker; ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies from customers and IT team members.
• Strong understanding of defense-in-depth strategies regarding physical, administrative, and technical controls.

• Microsoft MCSE, CompTIA Security+

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Qiddiya Investment Company is excited to announce an opening for the position of Manager - Security Operations (MAS ). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading the security operations team to ensure a safe and secure environment for all guests, staff, and assets within our innovative entertainment destination.

As the Manager of Security Operations, you will develop and execute security policies, procedures, and training programs, overseeing their implementation throughout the organization. Your leadership will guide a diverse team of security professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and security across our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and review comprehensive security plans and protocols in alignment with company objectives.
• Lead, train, and mentor the security team to enforce best practices in security operations.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments to create a unified approach to safety and risk management.
• Manage security technology systems, ensuring optimal functionality and integration.
• Prepare and present reports on security operations, incidents, and trends to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulatory requirements related to security operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote security awareness among staff and stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years relevant experience in security management, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, risk assessment, and incident management.
• Proficient in the use of advanced security technology and management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze security data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Professional certifications in security management (e.g., CPP, PSP) are preferred.

Company Industry

• Entertainment
• Recreation
• Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area

• Data Entry
• Operations
• Back Office Processing

Keywords

• Manager-Security Operations

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Unipart is proud to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030, supporting growth and providing opportunities for development and improvement. We would like you to join us as a Security Operations Manager at the Unipart site in SILZ, KSA, reporting directly to the Country Director and forming part of the Group Security Management Team.

As Security Operations Manager you’ll ensure a safe and secure environment for Unipart, its customers, and employees by effectively implementing Unipart's security framework and standards. This involves managing the Unipart site in KSA, proactively reducing risk, and overseeing third-party guarding services to ensure robust protection and adherence to contractual requirements.

As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

• Assess and identify security risks, developing and implementing corrective action plans to reduce losses from security incidents and claims
• Conduct effective and timely incident investigations in accordance with Security and HR guidelines
• Serve as a direct escalation point for security support, including out-of-hours incidents, and be prepared to respond, manage, and escalate incidents
• Drive positive customer feedback, ensuring security services are seen as a critical business enabler and differentiator
• Manage customer complaints and advise on security issues and measures
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (site management, operations, HR, Legal, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Data Protection) and external partners (law enforcement, legal/regulatory bodies, third-party guarding providers)

Operational Excellence & Compliance:

• Develop and maintain in-depth site security profiles, including mapping security design and installations and emergency contact lists
• Conduct regular site assessments to identify areas for improvement and cost optimisation, driving innovation and contributing to projects and mobilisations
• Ensure all security operational control processes and procedures are correctly documented and implemented (e.g., Assignment Instructions, SOPs)
• Implement and oversee site Security Risk Classification assessments and Security Audit programs
• Ensure strict compliance with customer contractual requirements and all legislative/regulatory requirements
• Provide direct operational responsibility for managing manned guarding services, ensuring sites are robustly protected and 100% correctly resourced
• Manage day-to-day operational and administration support to external guarding providers
• Collaborate with vendors on SLAs to improve security operational deliverables

Training & Development:

• Assist in the development of security documentation, SOPs, and Assignment Instructions
• Support and deliver relevant security awareness and training programs for all manned guards and internal stakeholders
• Ensure continuous development of team members (if applicable)

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Produce high-quality, succinct progress reports on security risk and incident management
• Provide monthly metrics to management on security incidents and impacting events
• Develop and manage agreed manned guarding KPIs
• Ensure all physical and technological security solutions are adequate and fully functioning
• Safeguard Unipart’s business reputation by maintaining adequate security measures and standards
• Ensure operational sites are correctly risk-assessed and compliant with security auditing standards, compiling corrective action reports for non-compliant sites

About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in either of these roles!

• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrable experience in security risk management
• Strong, effective communication skills (written and verbal) with critical thinking and sound judgment to convey information clearly and justify conclusions
• Excellent organisational skills, strong prioritisation, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and independent environment
• Proven ability to perform well under pressure and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
• Experience and expertise in dealing with senior stakeholders and their concerns
• Demonstrable experience in conducting in-depth investigations, including identifying and investigating unexplained stock losses through data analysis
• High level of PC literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Experience in the application and management of physical/technical security systems to ensure proportionate and cost-effective control measures
• Proven experience in closely delivering effective manned guarding services
• Good numerical and literacy skills
• Proven experience of effectively managing teams and individuals in complex security and risk management environments
• Ability to effectively investigate breaches of policy that may lead to disciplinary action, including conducting in-depth management/personnel investigations
• Excellent presentation skills
• A "Can-Do" attitude with a "growth" mindset and a flexible approach to work
• Preferable minimum 5+ years of experience within Supply Chain Logistics Security
• Strong knowledge of loss prevention strategies, risk management, and security protocols
• Experience working with industry groups such as TAPA, RHA, AEO, C-TPAT, or Aviation Security (CAA)
• Formal certification from professional security bodies (e.g., PSP, CPP, CFI, CSMP)

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ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco. Inheriting DHL’s logistics excellence and Saudi Aramco’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.

ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.

Objective:

The role-holder will have knowledge of the rules, procedures and in some cases, the principles and practices within the IT Security Operations discipline. They will be tasked with selectively extracting, verifying, and compiling objective and measurable data. In some instances, they may determine the course of action based on established principles and modify existing processes and methods.

General Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage security controls for ASMO’s IT infrastructure including cloud workloads and endpoint devices.
• Monitor security systems and tools to detect and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure that any unauthorized access, misuse, modification or denial of a network resource or network itself is detected and prevented
• Configure and maintain the virtual private network, firewalls, web content filtering and email security
• Configure network intrusion detection and prevention. Setup and monitor sandboxing solutions
• Implement zoning and configure the network for proactive monitoring
• Work with different technical teams to and implement a stable, secure and optimized endpoint environment for employees
• Ensure mobile devices used to access corporate data and applications are protected by Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Report endpoint compliance to security leadership
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations.
• Work with SOC team to investigate and respond to security incidents, including conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to security configurations, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities and recommend security enhancements
• Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management systems and processes.
• Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access request workflows.
• Enforce access controls, authentication mechanisms, and role-based access policies.
• Operate identity related systems including Privileged Access Management, Multi-factor Authentication, NAC authorization and Identity Management.
• Developing the architecture, design and standards of Identity Governance infrastructures including Active Directory, SAML, ADFS, Azure, Enterprise Authentication, Single Sign-on and Provisioning systems.
• Develop and implement data protection measures, including encryption, data loss prevention,and data classification.
• Enforce usage of data classification and labeling tools
• Generate reports that indicate the level of compliance and effective protection of data
• Conduct periodic access reviews and audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to define access requirements and implement appropriate access controls.
• Provide user training and support on IDAM systems and data protection best practices.
• Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant IT Security Operations department’s policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
• Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, CISA, CompTIA Security+) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.
• 5 years’ experience in the same Field.
• Experience in Infrastructure, Network, Endpoint, Cloud and Container Security.

Core Competency:

• Endpoint and Network Security.
• Incident Response.
• Cloud and Container Security.

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We have opened several senior/staff Security Operations Engineer (SOC) positions, creating a new team reporting to the CISO. We are looking for a range of experience in these positions - at the high end we are looking for deep experience defending highly contested critical assets and high-value cyber targets against advanced persistent threats and state-level actors. We have more junior roles for exceptional individuals with a proven personal interest an engagement in cyber attack and defence, and outstanding academic and career performance even if experience is limited.

Our goal is to build an entirely new level of assurance and observable rigour into the open source supply chain. We have our own estate to monitor, but more broadly our goal is to raise the robustness of the entire global Ubuntu estate through the work of this team.

The Security Operations (SecOps) team is responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Implement and evolve Canonical's SecOps security standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF
• Experience with security standards such as ISO 27001
  
  

• Experience in a security operations team or a security operations centre (SOC)
• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with state-actor and other advanced persistent threats
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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We have opened several senior/staff Security Operations Engineer (SOC) positions, creating a new team reporting to the CISO. We are looking for a range of experience in these positions - at the high end we are looking for deep experience defending highly contested critical assets and high-value cyber targets against advanced persistent threats and state-level actors. We have more junior roles for exceptional individuals with a proven personal interest an engagement in cyber attack and defence, and outstanding academic and career performance even if experience is limited.

Our goal is to build an entirely new level of assurance and observable rigour into the open source supply chain. We have our own estate to monitor, but more broadly our goal is to raise the robustness of the entire global Ubuntu estate through the work of this team.

The Security Operations (SecOps) team is responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Implement and evolve Canonical's Security Operation Center
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Previous professional experience working or leading a Security Operation Center
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO27001
  
  

• Experience in a security operations team or a security operations centre (SOC)
• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with state-actor and other advanced persistent threats
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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This global leadership role in cyber security is to manage the Security Operations (SecOps) team responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

As a leader on cyber security in the company, the SecOps team manager will collaborate with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate SecOps training across Canonical. They will operate in a wider security organisation, run a high performing security team and improve Canonical's security posture. They will lead initiatives to integrate the team's insights into Canonical's broader software development process.

While this is a management position, we expect managers to be expert practitioners, able to lead by example, contribute at the highest level, and assess work based on their own professional experience and skill. Candidates should have deep, hands-on expertise with a range of open source and proprietary security tooling and practices, which they can integrate into a holistic next generation security solution across the breadth of Canonical's interests.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

This role reports to the CISO.

What you will do in this role:

• Hire and mentor a team of outstanding technical security professionals
• Define Canonical's SecOps security standards and playbooks
• Own and drive the architecture and design of the SOC
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• Proven track record of mitigating with advanced threat actors and nation state threats
• Expert technical understanding of SOCs from the ground up
• In depth knowledge of SOC architecture and design including strategies for logging, firewalls, network segmentation, honeypots etc
• Someone who understands how the SOC works not just how to use it
• Expert in Linux security
• Ability to define, implement, automate and measure effective incident response playbooks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Confidence to report security performance metrics with accountability for accuracy and completeness
  
  

• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with open source security tools
• Experience with security standards such as ISO 27001
• Experience with security posture management of corporate endpoitns

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries Software Development

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We have opened several senior/staff Security Operations Engineer (SOC) positions, creating a new team reporting to the CISO. We are looking for a range of experience in these positions - at the high end we are looking for deep experience defending highly contested critical assets and high-value cyber targets against advanced persistent threats and state-level actors. We have more junior roles for exceptional individuals with a proven personal interest an engagement in cyber attack and defence, and outstanding academic and career performance even if experience is limited.

Our goal is to build an entirely new level of assurance and observable rigour into the open source supply chain. We have our own estate to monitor, but more broadly our goal is to raise the robustness of the entire global Ubuntu estate through the work of this team.

The Security Operations (SecOps) team is responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Implement and evolve Canonical's Security Operation Center
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Previous professional experience working or leading a Security Operation Center
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO27001
  
  

• Experience in a security operations team or a security operations centre (SOC)
• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with state-actor and other advanced persistent threats
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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