15 Soc Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

We are looking for
SOC Engineers
at various levels to join our team. Responsibilities include monitoring security events, analyzing security incidents, and responding to security alerts in a timely manner. The ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies, including SIEM solutions, threat intelligence, incident response, and network security. Experience with security tools and platforms, such as Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, and FireEye, is preferred. SOC Level 1 Engineers should have a foundational knowledge of security operations, while Level 2 Engineers are expected to have intermediate skills in incident detection and response. Level 3 Engineers should possess advanced technical expertise and be capable of leading complex security incidents and investigations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for all SOC roles, as well as effective communication and teamwork abilities. Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC, are a plus.

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

We are looking for a skilled
IT Security Operations Engineer
with hands-on experience in managing and securing enterprise IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing network and security systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain global
  security operations processes and procedures
  including policy creation, upgrades, and monitoring.
• Manage and troubleshoot
  firewalls
  (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, FortiGate),
  proxy
  ,
  VPNs
  (site-to-site & remote access),
  F5 Load Balancer
  ,
  IPS/IDS
  ,
  SIEM
  ,
  AV
  , and
  EDR
  solutions.
• Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities, optimizing existing configurations.
• Prepare
  Visio topology diagrams
  ,
  SOPs
  , and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in
  security improvement projects
  , system upgrades, and new technology rollouts.
• Monitor IT security systems to maintain
  99.9% uptime
  and produce health and performance reports.
• Conduct data center checks,
  hardware diagnostics
  , and replace components when necessary.

Technical Skills

• Palo Alto & FortiGate Firewalls
• AV, EDR, NDR, and XDR Solutions
• Proxy, RADIUS, and TACACS+
• VPN Technologies (Remote & Site-to-Site)
• IPS / IDS / DDoS Mitigation
• TLSv1.2 / TLSv1.3
• F5 Load Balancer (LTM, GTM)
• Security & Event Log Management
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NetFlow

Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience:
  Minimum
  3+ years
  in IT Security Operations.
• Certifications:
• CCNA / CCNP Security
• Palo Alto Certified
• CompTIA Security+

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and industry-leading outsourced partner. We've specialised in providing professional and managed services to OEMs, system integrators, and financial services providers globally as well as IT and Telco companies for over 26 years.

We are looking for a
SOC Manager
to support one of the biggest Global Technology Leader's in the world. This position is going to be based in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SOC Analysts (L1, L2, L3) and security engineers, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Strategic Planning:
  Develop and execute the strategic vision, objectives, and roadmaps for the SOC, aligning operations with the organization's overall security and business goals.
• Incident Oversight:
  Take ownership of and lead the response to all major security incidents, ensuring immediate containment, root cause analysis, and post-incident review for lessons learned.
• Escalation Handling:
  Serve as the final point of escalation for complex or critical security incidents that Tier 1/2 analysts cannot resolve.
• Threat Intelligence:
  Integrate and operationalize threat intelligence feeds and data sources into the security monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Tool Management:
  Oversee the selection, implementation, tuning, and maintenance of all SOC security tools, including the
  Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  platform.
• Security Architecture:
  Work with security engineering and IT teams to ensure log sources are integrated and security controls are deployed and configured for maximum effectiveness.
• Compliance:
  Ensure all SOC activities comply with internal policies, external regulations (
  GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
  , etc.), and support internal/external audit requirements.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least
  5-8 years in a SOC or Incident Response leadership/management role.
• Deep expertise with SIEM platforms
  (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), Endpoint Detection and Response (
  EDR
  ), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (
  IDS/IPS
  ), Firewalls, and Threat Intelligence Platforms.
• Exceptional
  leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  (both written and verbal) to convey complex technical issues to non-technical staff and executives.

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The Security Operations Advisor supports a range of security services, addressing sensitive corporate and community issues. They conduct confidential surveillances and investigations for company projects and community‑related concerns. Additionally, they provide staff support by performing security surveys and follow‑ups for JHAH Departments.

• Conduct general investigations requiring tact and good judgment, record and report progress of the investigation and other pertinent information.
• Conduct and direct surveillances of selected material and equipment deliveries where misappropriations and unauthorized movement is suspected and prepare reports of necessary facts related to these activities.
• Observe public attitudes and trends which may affect the JHAH security posture and submit written reports for management information.
• Coordinate and assist in handling day‑to‑day security problems.
• Conduct audits of contract guard force regarding quality and performance, report areas of concern and recommend changes or actions necessary.
• Provide planning and programming assistance such as periodic activity reports and budget proposals as required.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as requested.

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, Police Management or Security Management or diploma with more than 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

English: Basic; Arabic: Advanced.

• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

• 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.

An experienced Information Security Engineer specializing in designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions to protect IT infrastructure and ensure business continuity. Extensive expertise in Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) processes and managing security devices and systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, proxies, load balancers, and endpoint security solutions. Skilled in developing security policies, optimizing security configurations, vulnerability assessment, and supporting digital transformation and system upgrade projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and maintain information security systems within Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC).
• Develop, update, and enforce security policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and standards.
• Install, configure, and monitor firewalls such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Checkpoint, along with VPN technologies (site-to-site and remote access).
• Manage endpoint security solutions (EDR/XDR), proxy servers, IPS/IDS, and F5 Load Balancers (LTM and GTM).
• Identify and remediate network vulnerabilities by analyzing existing configurations and recommending improvements.
• Prepare network topology diagrams using Microsoft Visio and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance plans.
• Participate in security improvement projects, system upgrades, and new technology rollouts.
• Monitor security system performance, generate regular reports, and ensure 99.9% system uptime.
• Perform on-site tasks including rack mounting, cable patching, hardware diagnostics, and timely replacement of faulty components in the data center.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field.
• Certifications such as: CCNA, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified, and Security+ are preferrable.

Technical skills:

• Firewalls: Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint
• VPN technologies: Site-to-Site and Remote Access
• IPS/IDS Systems
• Load Balancers: F5 LTM and GTM
• Endpoint Security: AV, EDR, NDR, XDR
• Access Management: RADIUS, TACACS+
• Protocols: TLSv1.2, TLSv1.3, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Security Event Log Management, SIEM, NetFlow

ASSOCIATE SECURITY OPERATIONS ADVISOR.

COO

Security Services Unit Lead

The Security Operations Advisor supports a range of security services, addressing sensitive corporate and community issues. They conduct confidential surveillances and investigations for company projects and community.-related concerns. Additionally, they provide staff support by performing security surveys and follow.-ups for JHAH Departments.

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• Conducts general investigations requiring tact and good judgment records and reports progress of the investigation and other pertinent information
• Conducts and directs surveillances of selected material and equipment deliveries where misappropriations and unauthorized movement is suspected and prepares reports of necessary facts related to these activities
• Observes public attitudes and trends which may affect the JHAH security posture and submits written reports for management information
• Coordinates and assists in handling daytoday security problems
• Conducts audits of contract guard force regarding quality and performance reporting areas of concern and recommending changes or actions necessary
• Provides planning and programming assistance such as periodic activity reports and budget proposals as required
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as requested

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, Police Management or Security Management or diploma with more than 10 years of relevant work experience

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Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.

English:Basic ; Arabic:Advanced

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

• Excellence
• 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.

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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a dedicated and skilled Manager - IT Security Operations to lead our efforts in safeguarding our information technology environment. In this essential role, you will be responsible for overseeing the security operations functions, ensuring that our IT systems are protected against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

As the Manager of IT Security Operations, you will manage security technologies, respond to incidents, and implement strategies that enhance the overall security posture of the organization. Your role will require collaboration with various teams to ensure that security protocols are integrated into all IT processes and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the IT security operations team, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Evaluate and manage security tools and technologies to enhance threat detection and prevention capabilities.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of IT systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards for information security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of security awareness and best practices within the organization.
• Lead training programs for IT staff and other departments on security policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and presentations on security operations performance, incidents, and key metrics for senior management.
• Keep abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to inform security strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in IT security operations, cybersecurity management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Experience in incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess security threats and risks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar) are preferred.

Comprehensive benefits package

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.