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About Innovative Solutions SA

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a leading cybersecurity company established in 2003, with its headquarters in Riyadh and additional offices in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in delivering Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions and Services, encompassing Advisory Services, Technical Assurance, Solution Deployment, Professional Services, and Managed Security Services. Innovative Solutions' mission is to deliver secure and intelligent digital services that empower organizations.

Role Overview: Defense Engineer System Operator

Innovative Solutions SA is seeking a Defense Engineer System Operator (RE) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for the continuous monitoring of cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the company's systems. The position focuses on detecting, analyzing, documenting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents while maintaining the security and integrity of the company's systems and information.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage cybersecurity systems and security controls, including EDR, AV, SIEM, WAF, Firewall, NAC, Proxy, and HX.
• Continuously monitor security alerts and events, classify incidents based on severity and impact, and take appropriate action.
• Assess security incidents and follow established incident response procedures, including notifying relevant system owners, initiating appropriate actions, escalating incidents, and documenting details, findings, and actions taken.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and cyberattacks, analyzing relevant security events and indicators.
• Document, track, and report cybersecurity incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Handle and follow up on users' Service Requests related to information security.
• Create, develop, and update security use cases for existing and newly implemented security systems and applications.
• Analyze cybersecurity incidents and security events, reporting them through the Saudi Cybersecurity Authority channels where applicable.
• Conduct regular security scans to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and potential threats.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards, policies, and requirements approved by the Information Technology Administration.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and system owners during cybersecurity investigations and incident response activities.
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing major cybersecurity incidents, findings, trends, and actions taken.
• Maintain and operate security systems, ensuring they are updated to the latest approved versions.
• Identify, classify, and prioritize security events and incidents collected through security controls, including firewalls, network and proxy devices, IDS/IPS systems, antivirus solutions, databases, and endpoints.
• Support the continuous improvement of security monitoring, incident detection, and response processes.
• Perform other assigned cybersecurity monitoring, investigation, and incident response duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this full-time position should possess 5-10 years of experience in a relevant cybersecurity field. Essential qualifications include:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring and protection technologies, including SIEM, EDR/AV, WAF, Firewalls, NAC, Proxy, HX, IDS/IPS, databases, and endpoint security solutions.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, security scanning, and cybersecurity controls.

Essential Skills

• Ability to analyze security alerts and events, assess risks, prioritize incidents, and follow established incident response procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, communication, and coordination.

Application Information

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this full-time Defense Engineer System Operator role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.