13 Surveillance jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Surveillance Systems & Network Engineer
to design, implement, and manage advanced
CCTV surveillance systems, Security Access Control Systems (SACS), and network infrastructure
. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
networking and cybersecurity
, with proven experience in surveillance and access control technologies.

This role requires a detail-oriented professional who ensures system reliability, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement by staying updated with the latest industry advancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement surveillance and access control solutions, including device selection and placement.
• Plan and configure network infrastructure to support surveillance and SACS (switches, routers, VLANs, cabling).
• Deploy and manage Video Management Systems (VMS) and SACS platforms.
• Design and implement storage solutions (NAS/NVR) with backup and redundancy.
• Integrate surveillance and access control with other security systems (alarms, analytics, etc.).
• Implement video analytics (motion detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition) and monitor access logs.
• Ensure system security through encryption, updates, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Conduct routine system maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for surveillance and data privacy.
• Provide training and documentation for end-users and security staff.
• Manage project budgets, including procurement and maintenance costs.
• Support emergency response and incident management, providing video evidence when required.
• Optimize system performance and monitor storage utilization.
• Stay updated with the latest surveillance, access control, and networking technologies.

Qualifications:

• Saudi nationality is required.
• Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering
  , or a related field.
• Minimum of
  4 years of hands-on experience
  in surveillance systems, access control, or network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, Switching).
• Proven experience with CCTV, VMS, and SACS solutions.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and data protection practices.
• Experience in system integration and project management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Job Overview:

This role is conducted within the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the Insurance Authority. Tasked with safeguarding the integrity of the financial marketplace, the Manager of AML/CFT Market Surveillance delivers a robust, intelligence-driven oversight framework that detects, analyzes, and escalates illicit-finance risks across all supervised entities. Reporting to the Director of AML/CFT, this role will lead a specialized analytics team, govern surveillance technology, and ensure statutory reporting meets exacting regulatory standards. The incumbent drives continuous model refinement and data-quality initiatives, translating insights into actionable guidance for cross-functional partners and law-enforcement bodies. Through disciplined execution and stakeholder alignment, the position underpins the Authority's strategic objective of zero-tolerance for financial crime.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Manage the daily end-to-end operation of AML/CFT surveillance systems, ensuring timely ingestion, cleansing, and review of transaction data from all supervised entities.
• Oversee first-level alert triage, assign case workloads, and ensure accurate escalation of potential high-risk activities to the Director of AML/CFT within agreed service-level timelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date repository of surveillance rules and thresholds, validating their effectiveness against evolving typologies of money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Ensure that all STR/CTR submissions generated by the surveillance team meet FIU format, content, and timing requirements, and coordinate with legal for quality assurance before filing.
• Prepare periodic regulatory dashboards and ad-hoc briefings for the Director, synthesising key metrics, trends, and emerging risks observed through surveillance.
• Track and document surveillance-related breaches or system outages, coordinating incident reports with Technology Risk and Compliance Assurance units.
• Collaborate with the Data Science division to refine machine-learning models that enhance anomaly detection precision and reduce false-positive ratios.
• Liaise with IT Operations to schedule upgrades, penetration tests, and continuity drills for the market-surveillance platform, ensuring zero unplanned downtime.
• Champion data-quality initiatives, defining source-system validation checks and overseeing periodic back-testing of surveillance outputs against historical case data.
• Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of surveillance analysts, setting clear individual KPIs aligned with departmental scorecards.
• Coordinate cross-training sessions with the Market Conduct and Sanctions teams to broaden analysts' skills and foster a multi-disciplinary compliance culture.
• Promote a positive risk-aware environment by conducting after-action reviews on complex cases and sharing lessons learned across the AML/CFT department.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for peer departments—such as Licensing, Prudential Supervision, and Enforcement—on surveillance findings that require joint remediation planning.
• Drive continuous-improvement projects, applying Lean methodologies to streamline case-handling timelines and to enhance reporting transparency for executive stakeholders.
• Manage/Own departmental strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and workforce management to ensure cohesive and efficient AML/CFT Market Surveillance operations aligned with IA's strategic framework.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Competencies required:

Leadership competencies

• Strategic Vision (Beginner)
• Driving Change (Beginner)
• Stakeholder Management (Beginner)
• People Enablement (Beginner)
• Risk and Crisis Management (Intermediate)

Core competencies

• Ethics & Integrity (Intermediate)
• Effective Communication (Intermediate)
• Collaboration & Horizontality (Intermediate)
• Personal Competence (Intermediate)
• Analysis and Problem Solving (Advanced)

Technical competencies

• AML Risk Profiling (Advanced)
• Risk Model Oversight (Advanced)
• Data Analytics for AML (Advanced)
• Market-Wide Risk Scoring (Advanced)
• Engagement Planning (Advanced)

Job requirements:

Educational Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Master's degree preferred

Certifications (required)

• Relevant Professional Certificate is preferred

Experience

• 8+ years with Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with Master's degree, 4+ years with PhD
• Position relevant experience is required.
• 2+ years in leadership roles (preferred)

Language

(A1-A2: Basic, B1-B2: Intermediate, C1-C2: Fluent)

• English (C1), Arabic (C2)

Company Description
Riyadh Saudi Technical Systems (RSTS)
is a leading systems integrator in Saudi Arabia, specializing in the design, supply, and implementation of integrated security solutions. With over 25 years of experience, RSTS delivers advanced systems such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection for critical infrastructure, power plants, and government facilities. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction has made us a trusted partner to major organizations including SEC, SABIC, and STC.

Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Security Systems Engineer
to support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of advanced electronic security systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in operating systems, databases, networking, and virtualization, with an added advantage for experience in security systems software and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain security system servers and applications (VMS, access control, intrusion detection, etc.).
• Support and troubleshoot systems running on Windows Server OS, MS SQL, and VMware or Hyper-V platforms.
• Design and implement network configurations, ensuring secure and reliable system communication.
• Configure and support Microsoft Failover Clustering for high availability environments.
• Collaborate with project and support teams to deploy and integrate security systems in client environments.
• Perform system diagnostics and resolve issues related to software, database, or network connectivity.
• Ensure proper system documentation, backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for advanced support and updates to security platforms.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering roles.

• Strong experience with:

• Windows Server OS

• MS SQL Server
• Virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, firewalls)

• Microsoft Cluster Services (Failover Clustering)

• Familiarity with security systems software (e.g., Genetec, Milestone, Lenel, Avigilon) is a plus.

• Certifications such as MCSA, VMware VCP, or CCNA are advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Eram Talent is looking for a dedicated Security Systems Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance and troubleshooting of security systems to ensure maximum operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. Your expertise will enhance our ability to provide secure environments for our clients.

Security Systems Maintenance Specialist is responsible to supervise the day-to-day field work activities of the contracted Maintenance Service Provider/s to ensure quality of work, certify work completion, verify invoices and ensure that agreed KPI's and SLA's with the Service Provider are followed. In addition, will follow established strategy to ensure the maintenance strategy and plans are followed by the Service Provider via inspections, audits and witnessing work in the field to ensure assets are properly preserved and maintained.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on security systems such as CCTV, alarm systems, and access control systems.
• Conduct inspections to ensure all systems are operational and compliant with safety standards.
• Work closely with the service provider on maintenance systems related issues and ensure maintenance program are properly implemented.
• Participate in walkthrough with the service providers and identify issues and PM progress in areas of responsibility.
• Monitor corrective maintenance tickets in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and ensure compliance with the rectification periods sets in the contract.
• Work closely with services providers to implement security system maintenance policies, process and procedure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to security equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and service requests.
• Train end-users on the proper use of security systems and equipment.
• Provide recommendations for system upgrades or replacements to enhance security measures.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in security systems.

• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Security Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience working in systems maintenance and/or inspection.
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems, including CCTV, alarms, and access control.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for working with clients and team members.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Certifications related to security systems maintenance are a plus.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Airport Security Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven airport experience and strong expertise in IT infrastructure and physical security systems.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain servers, redundancy and ensuring high availability.
• Manage SQL databases and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Administer Milestone, Genetec, PSIM, and integrated security systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Lenel Access Control, AXIS CCTV, and radar cameras.
• Ensure compliance with airport security standards and provide incident support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with airport operations and security systems.
• Strong technical background in SQL, Azure, servers, and failover systems.
• Certifications in Milestone, Genetec, or Lenel are a plus.

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Design & Estimation Engineer - Security Systems (
Arabic Speaking Preferred
)

The candidate is expected to have 02-05 years' experience in design of Integrated Security Systems.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in detailed design of security projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Preparation of Design basis, and project-specific specifications for Security projects, and other projects involving basic/detail engineering.
• Well experienced in preparation of Detailed Design package submissions (HCIS/SAIS projects)
• Ability to liaise and coordinate with other disciplines like civil and electro-mechanical related to security systems scope.
• Should have the knowledge to build up the Security Systems scope of work based on client requests.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design/drafting preparation.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineering Degree (Electrical/Electronics/Communication/Mechanical) Bachelor's degree in engineering

Company Description

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

Role Description

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

Qualifications

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

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Pre-Sales Engineer
to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and support to clients by identifying, designing, and proposing integrated security systems. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs and develop proposals that are both technically sound and commercially attractive.