About the Job:
As a Cyber Security Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust network security infrastructure, ensuring stability and availability around the clock. Your role includes providing on-call coverage for security incidents, planning system upgrades, and monitoring security client coverage across all devices.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain network security infrastructure for 24/7 stability.
- Provide on-call support for security incidents outside regular hours.
- Plan, schedule, and execute system upgrades based on patch management reviews.
- Maintain and monitor certificates in F5, communicating expiry to stakeholders.
- Enhance firewall policies and conduct regular clean-up exercises.
- Roll out Two-Factor Authentication on supported systems and applications.
- Coordinate with vendors for network stability.
- Mentor engineers on new technologies and troubleshooting.
- Validate design documentation for smooth deployment on the IP infrastructure.
- Evaluate incident response actions and implement necessary mitigations.
- Supervise network optimization and best practice rollouts.
- Execute daily Change Requests (CRQs), Service Requests (SRs), and Work Orders (WOs).
- Utilize automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for operational efficiency.
Operational Support:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for collaboration and voice technologies.
- Collaborate on incident and configuration management.
- Conduct regular system maintenance with minimal disruption.
- Implement and enforce security policies for compliance.
- Conduct vulnerability remediation and develop operational SOPs.
- Participate in on-call rotations for critical incidents.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Telecom/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Certifications such as ITIL, CCIE SEC, PCNSE, NSE-7 & F5-401 are preferred.
- 10 to 12+ years of experience in enterprise environments.
- Extensive experience with security appliances and multi-vendor networks.
- Proficient in scripting/programming languages like Python, Perl, or Shell.
Technologies/Domains:
- Mandatory: FireEye, A10 SSL, Cisco Firepower, F5, Symantec DLP, TrendMicro, CyberArk, and more.
- Nice to know: Monitoring and management tools like Splunk and Prisma Cloud.
Personal Skills and Qualities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership qualities for mentorship and collaboration.
- A continuous learning mindset to stay updated in security technologies.
