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About DeepSource Technologies

DeepSource Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with a specialized focus on Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and proxy technologies. This full-time role is based in Jeddah, KSA, and involves administering, securing, and optimizing web/internet access infrastructure within our broader network security function.

Role Overview

The Senior Network Security Engineer will be a key contributor to our network security team, with primary responsibility for Blue Coat ProxySG (now Broadcom/Symantec) solutions. This position requires a strong understanding of network security principles and hands-on experience in managing complex web security environments, ensuring secure and optimized internet access across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support Blue Coat ProxySG (SGOS) and related secure web gateway solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain web filtering categories, acceptable use policies, and secure internet access controls.
• Configure and manage SSL/TLS interception, authentication integration (AD/LDAP, Kerberos, SAML), and ICAP integration with DLP, antivirus, and sandboxing solutions.
• Monitor proxy performance, availability, and capacity, performing tuning and optimization.
• Troubleshoot proxy-related incidents, connectivity issues, and policy conflicts across network layers.
• Participate in security incident response for web-based threats and policy violations, collaborating with SOC and cybersecurity teams.
• Support upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of Blue Coat ProxySG appliances and SWG components.
• Assist with migration or integration projects involving on-premise and cloud-delivered SWG/SASE platforms.
• Contribute to automation and scripting initiatives for policy deployment, reporting, and administration.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.
• Support internal and external audits by providing evidence of secure configuration and policy enforcement.
• Ensure alignment with information security policies and relevant regulatory frameworks (*, SAMA, NCA ECC, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of overall network/cybersecurity engineering experience.
• This includes at least 2-3 years of hands-on Blue Coat ProxySG / SGOS administration.
• Alternatively, 5+ years of network/cybersecurity experience with strong hands-on exposure to other leading secure web gateway or proxy platforms (*, Symantec Web Security Service, Forcepoint, McAfee/Skyhigh Web Gateway, Cisco WSA/Umbrella, Zscaler, Fortinet FortiProxy), coupled with a demonstrated ability and willingness to specialize in Blue Coat ProxySG.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated sectors is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with web filtering, URL categorization, SSL/TLS interception, and content inspection policies.
• Experience integrating proxy/SWG platforms with DLP, sandboxing, threat intelligence, or SIEM solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with network, security, and infrastructure teams.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the outlined qualifications are encouraged to apply for this Senior Network Security Engineer position at DeepSource Technologies in Jeddah, KSA. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process.