102 Security Operations jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Microsoft MCSE, CompTIA Security+

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The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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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+

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Esri Privacy: Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.

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Level 1 SOC Analysts onsite in Saudi Arabia

Level 1 SOC Analyst – Saudi Arabia

Job Role / Experience and Responsibilities :

• Incident management, call logging and assignment
• Basic troubleshooting and user assistance. 24*7 Monitoring and Analysis of Security Events received through SIEM security appliances.
• Prioritizing and allocating Security devices onboarding service requests for fulfilment
• Knowledge in SIEM tool, Splunk, NetIQ, CCNA, CCSP, QRadar (6-12 months + experience)
• Assign trouble tickets to self and provide first call resolution to know issues.
• Escalate the trouble tickets to level 2 & 3 engineers as per SLA
• Update customers on status of incident resolution as per SLA
• Participate in a 24x7 call-out ROTA as per the shift schedule
• Activities during the operation support can include assisting customer team in any of the following areas:
• Continuously monitoring SOC tools for alerts and security incidents
• 24x7 Security Monitoring the threat detection capabilities
• Classifying incidents into appropriate categories

If your interested please send your CV and we will call you to discuss.

• Monitor for malware, ransomware, phishing, and other threats

• Analyze threat intelligence to predict and prevent attacks.

• Work in or with a SOC to monitor security alerts

• Analyze logs from firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other tools

• Respond to security breaches

• Investigate incidents, contain damage, and coordinate recovery efforts

• Identify vulnerabilities through penetration testing or audits

• Recommend security enhancements

• Develop and enforce security policies

• Assist in designing secure IT systems

• Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools

• Educate employees on security best practices

• Conduct phishing simulations and awareness campaign

• Coordinates with incident response teams.

• Investigates and triages suspicious activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assess information network threats such as computer viruses, exploits, and malicious attacks; operate vulnerability assessment equipment in support of intrusion analyses
• Determines true threats, false positives and network system mis-configurations and provide solutions to issues detected in a timely manner.
• Monitor for potential compromise, intrusion, deficiency, significant event or threat to the security posture and security baseline. Follow intrusion and escalation processes and procedures.
• Develop/write custom Intrusion Detection System (IDS) signatures and update proprietary signatures
• Development of standard operating procedures and other technical documentation for the IDS infrastructure
• Perform daily IDS analysis/monitoring and generating technical and executive summary reports

• Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Engineering, Science or a related field
• 2 + years relevant experience
• Experience in systems cyber security analysis
• Experience working at a Security Operations Center (SOC)/Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Experience with Computer Emergency/Incident Response Team (CERT/CIRT)
• Working knowledge of network security management and operations
• Experience in the detection, response, mitigation, and/or reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks
• Demonstrated ability to work with network intrusion detection and response operations (Protect, Defend, Respond and Sustain methodology)
• Ability to manage, respond to and resolve situations caused by network attacks
• Demonstrated ability using current monitoring technologies such as: SourceFire-SNORT, Splunk, ArcSight, or NetScout etc.
• Current experience with cyber threats and their associated tactics, techniques, and procedures

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.

Risk Management & Incident Response:

• 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

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:

• 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

Manned Guarding & Vendor Management:

• 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

Asset & Reputation Safeguarding:

• 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

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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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JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the management and administrative aspect of managing and utilizing the cyber defence technologies for both IT and OT. The analyst is responsible to ensure the implementation and operation of secure network architecture with the defense in depth design.

• Experience in implementing and managing next-generation firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Access Brokers (CASB), Mobile Device Management (MDM), VPNs, forward and reverse proxies and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Experience in designing network architectures based on industry best practices and Zero-Trust approaches.
• Familiar with NIST CSF, NCA ECC, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls.
• Execution of planned maintenance (PMs) activities covering related security systems including closure of recommended fixes.
• Review and update security solutions specific drawings and controlled documents (procedures, work instructions).
• Preparing documentation and participation in Minor and Major disaster recovery drills.
• Provide all departments and customers with technical L2/L3 customer support.
• Execute IT security systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Participate in Security Projects design and implementation.

Description:

Workplace (WPS) and Process (PSM) Safety:

• Ensure that measures to protect personal safety and well-being are always in place and that personal actions do not jeopardize the safety and well-being of others.
• Adhere strictly to all IOWs, Safe Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Instructions - thus preventing potential WPS and PSM incidents at all times.
• Always comply with the SASREF HSE Policy, the 5 Safety Principles and 8 Golden Safety Rules.

Description:

• Maintain SASREF’s cybersecurity by implementing security best practices.
• Adhere strictly to all cybersecurity requirements while dealing with SASREF’s assets and data
• Comply always with SASREF’s information security policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Technical certification is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT security operations.

SASREF values its people as they are its greatest asset. We shaped our compensation and benefits to provide wide variety of excellent and competitive packages to our diverse employees. We aim to Attract, Maintain, Engage & Retain our employees.

Post Dates:

Starting Date: 11-Sep-2025

End Date: 25-Sep-2025

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Oil and Gas and Chemical Manufacturing

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the management and administrative aspect of managing and utilizing the cyber defence technologies for both IT and OT. The analyst is responsible to ensure the implementation and operation of secure network architecture with the defense in depth design.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Experience in implementing and managing next-generation firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud Security Access Brokers (CASB), Mobile Device Management (MDM), VPNs, forward and reverse proxies and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Experience in designing network architectures based on industry best practices and Zero-Trust approaches.
• Familiar with NIST CSF, NCA ECC, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls.
• Execution of planned maintenance (PMs) activities covering related security systems including closure of recommended fixes.
• Review and update security solutions specific drawings and controlled documents (procedures, work instructions).
• Preparing documentation and Participation in Minor and Major disaster recovery drills.
• Provide all departments and customers with technical L2/L3 customer support.
• Execute IT security systems upgrades and enhancements.
• Participate in Security Projects design and implementation.

SAFETY:

Description:

Workplace (WPS) and Process (PSM) Safety:

• Ensure that measures to protect personal safety and well-being are always in place and that personal actions do not jeopardize the safety and well-being of others.
• Adhere strictly to all IOWs, Safe Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Instructions - thus preventing potential WPS and PSM incidents at all times.
• Always comply with the SASREF HSE Policy, the 5 Safety Principles and 8 Golden Safety Rules.

CYBERSECURITY:

Description:

• Maintain SASREF's cybersecurity by implementing security best practices.
• Adhere strictly to all cybersecurity requirements while dealing with SASREF's assets and data
• Comply always with SASREF's information security policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Technical certification is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT security operations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

SASREF values its people as they are its greatest asset. We shaped our compensation and benefits to provide wide variety of excellent and competitive packages to our diverse employees. We aim to Attract, Maintain, Engage & Retain our employees.

Compensation & Benefits

Post Dates:

Starting Date: 11-Sep-2025

End Date: 25-Sep-2025

Overview

The Senior Security Operations Advisor supports the Security Advisor in managing diverse security services and handling sensitive corporate and community issues. Responsibilities include conducting confidential surveillances and investigations, providing staff support by performing security surveys, preparing plans and policies, researching new security technologies, developing training programs, and recommending budgets and accountability reports. Performs activities for planning, supervising, coordinating and controlling a variety of area-wide security services and inquiry response.

• Conducts investigations requiring tact and good judgement records and reports progress of the investigation and other pertinent information
• Participates in the development of emergency programs and implements these programs in assigned area modifying and extending programs to provide complete coverage
• Handles personally directs or refers to appropriate Company departments assigned reports of unusual happenings accidents in the general area operating personnel and family problems Complaints and calls for assistance
• Coordinates and directs action necessary for protection of important visitors executives and employees
• Executes extremely confidential special assignments for the Manager or corporate officers
• Attends Company project proposal meetings for new construction as a representative of Security as assigned
• Provides assistance for training activities audits on-the-job training and monitors progress of trainees with high potential for further development
• Conducts and directs surveillances of selected material and equipment deliveries where misappropriation and unauthorized movement is suspected
• Observes public attitudes and trends which may affect the Company security posture and submits written reports for management information
• Prepares special studies and conducts surveys of industrial facilities and community areas as directed
• Provides technical assistance to the Security Shift Coordinators in sensitive investigations
• Provides emergency response as required during critical situations
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Operations Manager

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, Police Management or Security Management.

Noted as required by the position.

Minimum 8 years' work experience, preferably in security or investigational work.

English: Advanced; Arabic: Advanced

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.