IT Security Engineer

National Parcel Stations Network- Parcelat

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Posted 2 hrs ago

Experience

3 - 8 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Science(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure IT security practices comply with Saudi regulations.
  • Implement and maintain internal security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Conduct security audits and compliance assessments for applications, infrastructure, and cloud services.
  • Collaborate with management to ensure adherence to corporate governance requirements.

Threat & Vulnerability Management

  • Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across all IT systems.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Implement corrective measures and patch management to mitigate risks.
  • Maintain security incident logs and coordinate with relevant teams for incident resolution.

Application & Infrastructure Security

  • Secure all application and infrastructure layers, including web, backend, APIs, databases, and client applications.
  • Review code, architecture, and deployment processes to identify security risks.
  • Implement access control, authentication, encryption, and secure configurations.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Infra teams to ensure secure deployment pipelines.

Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Set up monitoring, alerting, and logging for security events across applications and infrastructure.
  • Lead incident response efforts and post-incident analysis.
  • Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans aligned with security requirements.

Knowledge Management & Training

  • Develop security guidelines, SOPs, and documentation.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness among internal users and technical teams.
  • Promote a security-conscious culture across the organization.

Collaboration & Technical Delivery

  • Work closely with Infra, DevOps, and Development teams for secure architecture and operations.
  • Review and approve security measures for new tools, applications, and integrations.
  • Advise on security requirements for new projects, features, or customer integrations.

Job Relations:

  • Reports to: IT Infrastructure Lead / IT Manager
  • Internal Relations: DevOps Engineer, Infra Engineer, QA, Development Teams, IT Support

External Communications:

  • Communicate with regulators and auditors to ensure compliance and provide reports.
  • Liaise with external vendors for security assessments, penetration tests, and certifications.
  • Escalate critical security risks to IT leadership and management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field

  • Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years in IT security, preferably in enterprise or multi-location environments.
  • Experience with security governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with: Network and infrastructure security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), Application security (web, backend, APIs, mobile), Security monitoring tools and SIEM, and Backup, DR, and disaster recovery planning
  • Knowledge of Saudi regulations and compliance frameworks.

Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Risk-aware mindset with attention to detail.
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational security measures.
  • Collaboration and influence across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Proactive, process-oriented, and able to enforce security policies.

Skills & Languages:

  • Vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat intelligence
  • Security monitoring and SIEM tools
  • Network security, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, IAM
  • Application security best practices.
  • Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
  • Fluent in English (required).
  • Arabic proficiency (preferred).

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • IT Security Engineer

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