Cyber Security Specialist

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Correlate incident data to identify vulnerabilities.
• Report suspected cyber incidents according to the entity’s cyber incident response plan.
• Analyze logs from multiple sources to identify potential threats to network security.
• Analyze and report on cyber defense trends.
• Analyze network alerts obtained from various sources to determine the probable causes of any detected events.
• Monitor external data sources to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the state of cyber security threats and identify security issues that may impact the entity.
• Analyze incident priorities to identify the vulnerability, its scope, priority, and potential impact, and then provide recommendations that will provide rapid remediation.
• Document and escalate cyber incidents that may lead to immediate or ongoing impact.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve cyber security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate and monitor the cyber security aspects of the entity’s practices by implementing and testing systems.
• Perform technical and non-technical risk and vulnerability assessments of the entity’s technical environments.
• Describe and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activities and potential threats to network resources.
• Coordinate with the rest of the cyber defense team to verify the authenticity of network alerts.
• Provide daily summary reports of network events and other cybersecurity-related activities in line with the entity’s policies and requirements.
• Analyze risks whenever any program or system undergoes a fundamental change.
• Ensure that cybersecurity is included within the software development, maintenance, and decommissioning processes.
• Address security implications at the software acceptance stage.
• Conduct secure software testing, reviews, and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in code and address vulnerabilities.
• Apply methodologies to fix common software bugs with security implications to ensure secure software development.
• Perform secure programming and identify potential vulnerabilities in code to address vulnerabilities.
• Ensure that software and software applications are tested to ensure the desired information is produced and that instructions and security levels are safe.
• Conduct cybersecurity reviews, identify security gaps in the security architecture to support risk management strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity.
• Experience in formulating policies and procedures and implementing NCA requirements.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity regulations and controls published by the National Cybersecurity Authority.
• Experience and deep understanding in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, etc.
• Having professional certifications like CompTIA Security, CYSA, and any other relevant certifications.
• Good understanding of data governance and management.
• Cyber threat hunting skills.
• Analytical skills to detect threats and respond to incidents.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills, and working with various relevant departments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to make quick decisions.
• English speaking and writing.

Must be Saudi.