88 Security Protocols jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading pure-player Cyber security company in the GCC established in 2003, headquartered in Riyadh with presence in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Our Cybersecurity Solutions and Services encompass Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services.

Innovative Solutions is committed to its mission to ‘Bring Trust to Cyberspace’ to ensure ‘ Your Business, Secured ’.

Role Description

The Network Engineer – Security will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures to protect organizational data and resources. This role involves working closely with cybersecurity teams to enhance network security and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Network Software & Routing : Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing complex network architectures.
• Network Security : Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• F5 Load Balancers : basic Experience with F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) for optimizing application delivery and performance.
• Troubleshooting : Advanced skills in diagnosing and resolving network and security issues.

Requirements

3 + years of experience in network engineering

Excellent communication skills for interfacing with various teams and stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Network Routing & Switching : In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies.

Security Technologies : Expertise in Fortinet’s FortiGate products and related security measures.

Network Performance Tuning : Experience in optimizing network performance and reliability.

Language : Arabic & English

Benefits

Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive training and development programs.

Opportunity for career growth and advancement.

Friendly and supportive work environment.

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Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in security assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Monitor security events and incidents, escalating and responding to threats as necessary.
• Support policy implementation, ensuring that security policies are understood and followed.
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain and update security documentation.
• Contribute to incident response activities, assisting with investigations and documenting findings.
• Provide input into security strategy and risk management processes.
• Stay informed about security trends and best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Proven experience in information security analysis
• Proficiencies in security technologies and risk assessment
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Other Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are a plus

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere .

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Vendor Delivery Manager at Penta Consulting

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

We're Currently looking for a Network Security Engineer to drive the protection of our critical telecom infrastructure. You’ll be at the forefront of our security operations leading architecture reviews, managing firewall lifecycles, and responding to evolving threats with precision and insight. If you thrive in high-impact environments, understand service-critical architectures inside out, and love building robust, automated security frameworks this role is built for you.

What You'll Own

• Full-spectrum expertise on Gi, Roaming, and Data Centre firewalls , including Juniper SRX, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
• End-to-end documentation of protected services , HA designs, traffic flows & stakeholder maps.
• Leadership in incident response , forensic investigations, and threat intelligence.
• Strategic risk management and vulnerability remediation across all platforms.
• Oversight of platform upgrades, policy governance , and automation-driven operations.
• Advisory support in security architecture design and service onboarding.

What You Bring

• 7+ years in telecom network security operations.
• Deep mastery of firewall technologies, segmentation, and threat defense .
• Proven incident response and forensic analysis skills.
• Python scripting and network automation chops.
• Strong communicator with precision in documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Certifications like JNCIP-SEC, CCNP Security, CISSP or equivalent

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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IT Support Engineer (NOC L1) – Immediate Joiner Required | Riyadh, KSA Network Security Engineer - Gi Firewall Operations (Senior Security Engineer - Service Provider)

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The Job Description

1. Configure and manage next-generation firewalls (NGFW) from vendors such as Fortinet & Palo Alto and ensure SLA compliance.
2. Optimize firewall performance and conduct regular policy audits and rule base cleanup.
3. Assist fellow employees with cybersecurity, software, hardware or IT needs related to security.
4. Support new installations / branch establishments and visit remote sites when assigned.
5. Manage Efficient IP DNS security solution.
6. Configure and operate DNS filtering and monitoring to prevent phishing, malware command-and-control (C2) communication, and data exfiltration.
7. Configure protective DNS policies, enforcing domain reputation checks and threat intelligence feeds.
8. Monitor and analyze firewall and DNS security alerts for suspicious activity.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in firewall administration, network security, and DNS security.
• Hands-on expertise in firewalls (Fortinet & Palo Alto).
• Troubleshooting skills in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, BGP) and security log analysis.
• Fortinet NSE 4/7 (Network Security Expert).
• Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE (Certified Network Security Engineer).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in security assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Monitor security events and incidents, escalating and responding to threats as necessary.
• Support policy implementation, ensuring that security policies are understood and followed.
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain and update security documentation.
• Contribute to incident response activities, assisting with investigations and documenting findings.
• Provide input into security strategy and risk management processes.
• Stay informed about security trends and best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees. Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2 years in a similar role
• Proven experience in information security analysis
• Proficiencies in security technologies and risk assessment
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology Other Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are a plus

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is available here .

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Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it.

As a Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level support and implementing solutions related to implementing & supporting the firewall estate andsecurity environment by the team's operating practices.

The engineer is a key element within the Rackspace support infrastructure and is expected to providea high level of technical support to our customers via the phone, ticketing system, and automation. This role owns complex customer issues which may take several days or weeks to resolve and keeps our customers updated through every step of the process. Responsible for the engineering, design, and development of hardware, software, and networking security systems. Provides a framework for system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Implements standards and guidelines of support. Analyses systems and performance usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements. The Support Engineer is expected to take initiative and advise on potential pitfalls that a customer may encounter and suggest alternatives which may better serve the stability and security of the customer's solution. Keeps informed of emerging technologies. Responsible for adhering to company security policies and procedures and any other relevant policies and standards as directed.

**On-site role based in Riyadh, KSA.**

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation**:

- Supporting and operatingthe Palo Alto security environment, making necessary adjustments and improvements.
- Supporting and operatingthe FortiGate security environment, making necessary adjustments and improvements.
- Supporting and operating NSX distributed and NSX gatewayfirewallsecurity environment, making necessary adjustments and improvements.
- Supporting network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
- Configuring and maintainingfirewall services to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
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Platform Management and Optimization**:

- Monitor and optimise the performance of firewall security environments.
- Optimizing security platforms for scalability, reliability, and security.
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Security and Compliance**:

- Implementing and enforcing network security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices for network security.
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Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting**:

- Monitoring network performance, analysing traffic patterns, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Investigating and resolving firewall issues, including performance degradation and connectivity problems.
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Collaboration and Integration**:

- Working closely with infrastructure, network, and operations teams to align firewall infrastructure with organisational goals.
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Documentation and Reporting**:

- Creating and maintaining documentation for firewall configurationsand procedures.
- Generating reports on firewall performance, capacity planning, and utilization metrics.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a security engineer with a successful track record of designing and deploying firewall solutions with Palo Alto, FortiGate and NSX
- Proven experience in Palo Alto with Panorama and PAN-OS
- Proven experience on FortiGate with Forti manager, Forti Analyzer and FortiOS
- Proven experience on NSX with NSX distributed firewall and Gateway firewall.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in supporting and managing enterprise-level firewall infrastructure and platforms.
- Proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, and network security principles.
- Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Solid understanding of data centre networking technologies, including VLANs, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, and VRF.
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network vitalisation concepts.

**Additional Skills (Optional)**:

- Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Fortinet NSE and or Fortinet FCP, Palo Alto PCNSA and or PCNSE.
- Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) concepts and technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud networking principles and hybrid cloud environments.

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**About Rackspace Technology**

Job Description:

L3 Network Security Engineer – Network Security Device Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Support & Escalation Management:

• Act as the final escalation point for complex incidents affecting all network security technologies.

• Conduct comprehensive troubleshooting and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions and enhancements.

• Configuration, Optimization & Maintenance:

• Oversee the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of SSL Inspection, VPN, Web Proxy, Firewall, DDoS, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, and Email Security solutions.

• Develop and enforce best practices and security policies for device configurations.

• Incident Response & Reporting:

• Lead incident response during critical security events and coordinate with relevant teams for rapid resolution.

• Prepare detailed post-incident reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor L2 engineers and junior staff, providing guidance and developing best practice documentation.

• Participate in technology reviews, risk assessments, and security audits.

• Collaboration & Strategy:

• Work closely with network, IT, and security teams to design and implement robust security architectures.

• Recommend and implement technology upgrades and process improvements to strengthen the overall security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering with a focus on managing diverse security technologies.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing SSL Inspection (Gigamon), VPN (Palo Alto, F5), Web Proxy ( ForcePoint ), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), DDoS Protection (Arbor), Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX), Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex ), and Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Skills & Certifications:

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

• Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, Fortinet, Arbor, FireEye, ForcePoint ) are highly desirable.

• Experience with ITIL processes, incident management, and change management.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role with standard 9x5 hours and potential on-call responsibilities.

• Fast-paced, high-pressure environment with global collaboration.

• Occasional extended hours during critical incidents or planned maintenance windows.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere .

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Job Description:

L2 Network Security Engineer – Network Security Device Support

Job Summary:
The L2 Network Security Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of various network security technologies, including:

• SSL Inspection (Gigamon)

• Virtual Private Network (Palo Alto, F5)

• Web Proxy ( ForcePoint )

• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)

• DDoS Protection (Arbor)

• Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX)

• Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex )

• Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail)

The L2 engineer handles standard troubleshooting and configuration tasks while ensuring smooth operational performance and escalating complex issues to the L3 team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support & Monitoring:

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of all network security technologies.

• Respond promptly to alerts and incidents across SSL Inspection, VPN, Web Proxy, Firewall, DDoS, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, and Email Security systems.

• Issue Diagnosis & Escalation:

• Diagnose and resolve routine technical issues related to configuration, connectivity, and performance.

• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the L3 Network Security Engineer with thorough documentation.

• Routine Configuration & Maintenance:

• Assist with configuration changes, firmware updates, and scheduled maintenance tasks.

• Maintain accurate documentation of device configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident logs.

• Incident Management & Reporting:

• Provide initial incident analysis and support during security events.

• Document incident details and assist in generating reports for root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with IT, network, and security teams to ensure operational stability and rapid issue resolution.

• Communicate status updates and coordinate with L3 support for escalated incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in network security operations with hands-on experience in managing and troubleshooting multiple security technologies.

• Familiarity with SSL Inspection (Gigamon), VPN (Palo Alto, F5), Web Proxy ( ForcePoint ), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), DDoS Protection (Arbor), Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX), Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex ), and Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail).

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills & Certifications:

• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or vendor-specific credentials.

• Experience with ITIL processes and incident management practices.

• Proficiency in documentation and reporting best practices.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role with standard operational hours and potential on-call responsibilities during critical incidents.

• Collaborative team environment, working closely with L3 engineers and cross-functional IT/security teams.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in advanced network security technologies.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere .

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Job Description:

L2 Network Security Engineer – Network Security Device Support

Job Summary:
The L2 Network Security Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of various network security technologies, including:

• SSL Inspection (Gigamon)

• Virtual Private Network (Palo Alto, F5)

• Web Proxy ( ForcePoint )

• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)

• DDoS Protection (Arbor)

• Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX)

• Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex )

• Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail)

The L2 engineer handles standard troubleshooting and configuration tasks while ensuring smooth operational performance and escalating complex issues to the L3 team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support & Monitoring:

• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of all network security technologies.

• Respond promptly to alerts and incidents across SSL Inspection, VPN, Web Proxy, Firewall, DDoS, Advanced Threat Protection, Intrusion Prevention, and Email Security systems.

• Issue Diagnosis & Escalation:

• Diagnose and resolve routine technical issues related to configuration, connectivity, and performance.

• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the L3 Network Security Engineer with thorough documentation.

• Routine Configuration & Maintenance:

• Assist with configuration changes, firmware updates, and scheduled maintenance tasks.

• Maintain accurate documentation of device configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident logs.

• Incident Management & Reporting:

• Provide initial incident analysis and support during security events.

• Document incident details and assist in generating reports for root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with IT, network, and security teams to ensure operational stability and rapid issue resolution.

• Communicate status updates and coordinate with L3 support for escalated incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in network security operations with hands-on experience in managing and troubleshooting multiple security technologies.

• Familiarity with SSL Inspection (Gigamon), VPN (Palo Alto, F5), Web Proxy ( ForcePoint ), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), DDoS Protection (Arbor), Advanced Threat Protection (FireEye NX), Intrusion Prevention Systems (Cisco, Trilex ), and Email Security (Cisco Iron Port, FireEye EX, ForcePoint ESG, Trend Micro Scan-Mail).

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills & Certifications:

• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or vendor-specific credentials.

• Experience with ITIL processes and incident management practices.

• Proficiency in documentation and reporting best practices.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role with standard operational hours and potential on-call responsibilities during critical incidents.

• Collaborative team environment, working closely with L3 engineers and cross-functional IT/security teams.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in advanced network security technologies.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is available here .

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