Lead Security Operations Engineer

The Lead Security Operations Engineer will lead and manage a team of security professionals, including Security Compliance Officers and various levels of Application Security Engineers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders regarding all security operations and delivery matters. You will ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of security services as per the agreed SLAs and KPIs, while also coordinating team schedules, deliverables, and performance reviews.

Location
On-site at client premises in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.
• Strong understanding of security domains: network, application, data, IAM, and endpoint security.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multi-vendor environments.
• Proven track record of delivering managed security services in banking or highly regulated environments.
• Saudi National Only.

Desired Skills and Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, PMP, or ITIL are highly desirable.
• Technical certifications across security platforms such as F5 ASM, Palo Alto, and Microsoft IAM platforms.

Working Conditions

• Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, full-time (typical business hours), with availability for escalations or incidents as needed.
• Duration: Long-term engagement, with potential for extension based on performance and client satisfaction.
• May require occasional travel within the Kingdom for coordination with branch offices or regulatory bodies.
• Compliance with local labor laws and client-specific security clearance procedures is mandatory.