Cyber Security Defense Head

5 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Lean Full time

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Defense Head to lead and oversee our cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the Security Operations Center (SOC), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) functions. This role requires a strong background in establishing and enhancing security operations, developing robust vulnerability management programs, and implementing IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Establish, manage, and continuously improve the Security Operations Center (SOC).
  2. Develop and oversee the Vulnerability Management Program, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
  3. Lead Penetration Testing activities to identify and mitigate security risks across the organization.
  4. Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to enhance security controls.
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into IT and business processes.
  6. Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and remediation.
  7. Conduct security assessments and risk evaluations to enhance the organization's security posture.
  8. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to cybersecurity.
  9. Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to the cybersecurity team.

Years of experience: 7-12 years

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  1. Proven experience in establishing and managing a SOC and developing a vulnerability management program.
  2. Strong expertise in Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response.
  3. Hands-on experience with IAM and PAM solutions implementation and management.
  4. In-depth knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, firewalls, and other security technologies.
  5. Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001.
  6. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  7. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as NCA, GDPR, and other security compliance frameworks.
  8. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications:

SANS/GIAC Certifications:

  1. GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
  2. GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  3. GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  4. GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
  5. GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)

Offensive Security Certifications:

  1. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  2. Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
  3. Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries: Information Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Business Consulting and Services

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