Cybersecurity Analyst
LeadingEdge HR Solutions
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Riyadh, KSA (incumbent must be willing to travel within KSA.) (on-site)
Mandatory Requirement: Saudi National
Job type: Full Time
Job Summary
Our client is looking for Cybersecurity Analyst responsible for supporting the organization's cybersecurity operations by assisting in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This role involves working with security tools, analyzing incidents, and helping protect the organization's systems and data.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Riyadh, KSA (incumbent must be willing to travel within KSA.) (on-site)
Mandatory Requirement: Saudi National
Job type: Full Time
Job Summary
Our client is looking for Cybersecurity Analyst responsible for supporting the organization's cybersecurity operations by assisting in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This role involves working with security tools, analyzing incidents, and helping protect the organization's systems and data.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor cybersecurity alerts and system logs under supervision using security monitoring and SIEM tools.
- Assist in identifying cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
- Support incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
- Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
- Support implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls issued by NCA.
- Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and asset records.
- Escalate incidents according to established cybersecurity procedures.
- Participate in cybersecurity awareness, drills, and training programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of relevant IT or cybersecurity experience
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and threats.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing concepts).
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and/or Linux).
- Awareness of common attack types (phishing, malware, unauthorized access).
- Ability to analyze logs and security alerts at a basic level.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
- Hands on experience with ECC CCC by NCA audit exercise.
- Security+
- CEH (Entry Level)
- NCA-recognized cybersecurity training programs
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