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Principal Security Engineer, Threat and Vulnerability Management

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 18 Feb 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Relocation Support
  • No Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The company Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) team proactively identifies, assesses, prioritizes, and drives the remediation of security weaknesses and vulnerabilities across the enterprise. The TVM team performs security assessments, conducts vulnerability research, guides and advises on mitigation strategies, and coordinates responses to critical vulnerabilities. Their goal is to ensure the security of both cloud and non-cloud infrastructures, maintaining compliance with applicable security and regulatory requirements.

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The role involves building large-scale distributed security systems and tools for the cloud, with a focus on end-user devices, traditional IT, hyperscale cloud, multicloud services, and hardware/operational technology (OT). The ideal candidate will have significant technical and business impact on security-focused projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and manage information security threats and vulnerabilities, requiring in-depth analysis and programming knowledge.
  • Evaluate existing and proposed technical architectures for security risks, providing technical advice for designing secure architectures.
  • Guide the implementation of new internal security architectures and participate in incident management.
  • Develop new security methods, playbooks, and tools; stay informed on advancements in cloud security.
  • Collaborate with senior management to create a multi-year security roadmap and provide guidance to junior security personnel.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of software or systems engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of cloud security experience.
  • Must be a KSA national physically located in KSA.
  • Experience evaluating security threats across various environments.
  • Knowledge in diverse technical domains including networking, databases, encryption technologies, and IaaS.
  • Programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Go, and experience with automation using APIs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
  • Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, OSCP, GIAC).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence design securely within collaborative environments.
  • Familiarity with compliance program security controls and risk assessment frameworks.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is expected; any additional language proficiency is a plus.

About the company:
Only the company unifies data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to propel innovations across industries. We are dedicated to an inclusive workforce and provide competitive benefits that support our employees, including flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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