Cybersecurity Specialist Senior Metro
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the operational tasks for account administration eDiscovery incident response waiver/policy assistance and implementation of cyber security/protection technologies for the Project information and process systems/applications.
- Acts as contact with suppliers to develop technical solutions for computer security needs and makes recommendations to management.
- Develops maintains and audits the analytical and technical aspects of major computer security systems.
- Maintains the confidentiality integrity and availability of computer workstations servers and local area networks by maintaining user accounts and upgrading systems and software as required.
- Responsible for secure operations of security equipment secure transmission of sensitive unclassified information and protection of cryptographic principles and methods.
- Mitigates threats and vulnerabilities that are associated with potentially compromising corporate and client data.
- Provides technical support training and timely computer system data recovery to end-users.
- Oversees the investigation of computer security incidents and acts as an assistant for cyber security initiatives.
- Conducts operations of computer protection measures and creates measurement tools for system vulnerability assessments.
- Serves on project teams and internal committees to represent cyber security interests.
- Oversee the client/server/infrastructure group on appropriate procedures for computer/system security.
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Experience:
- 15 years of professional experience in cybersecurity roles with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership capacity
- Advanced knowledge of network security threat analysis and incident response procedures
- Proficiency with security tools and platforms including firewalls SIEM systems and intrusion detection systems
- Strong understanding of security protocols vulnerability management and risk assessment methodologies
- Experience with security auditing compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in firewall configuration network segmentation and access control implementation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisive security decisions
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Proficiency in security documentation and technical report writing
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with cloud security platforms and hybrid security architectures
- Knowledge of penetration testing and ethical hacking methodologies
- Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools
- Understanding of encryption technologies and data protection mechanisms
- Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements specific to the Middle East region
- Familiarity with local Saudi Arabian compliance standards and regulations
Certifications and Domain Expertise:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent certification preferred
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or similar advanced security certification
- CCNA Security or comparable networking security certification
- Domain expertise in enterprise security information security management and risk management
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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