Security Specialist – Riyadh – 3 to 5 Years Experience

Security Specialist
Riyadh
6 December 2024
Full Time
Urgent

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    6 December 2024
  • Location
    Riyadh
  • Expiration date
    6 February 2025
  • Experience
    3 Year
  • Gender
    Any

Job Description

Flint International is seeking a Security Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have expertise in threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring. You will play a critical role in analyzing and mitigating security threats, developing detection strategies, and mentoring SOC analysts.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze alerts from various security platforms, including SIEM (e.g., Splunk), EDR (e.g., Carbon Black), and IDS/IPS.
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting on endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents following the Incident Response Lifecycle.
  • Develop and fine-tune detection rules, playbooks, and response processes.
  • Perform packet analysis using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump to mitigate network threats.
  • Conduct basic malware analysis to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to SOC Level 1 analysts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization’s security posture.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities to improve detection and response capabilities.
Job Requirements

• Familiarity with Splunk or similar SIEM platforms for log analysis and report generation.
• Hands-on experience with EDR tools like Carbon Black.
• Strong technical expertise in Networking, Operating Systems (Windows and Linux), and enterprise security.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and related vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in analyzing packet captures (PCAP) and performing threat hunting.
• Basic malware analysis skills.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, or MITRE ATT&CK.

Preferred Qualifications

• SANS certifications such as GCIA or GCDA (or equivalent) are a plus.
• Experience mentoring SOC analysts and leading incident response efforts.

About the Company

Flint International is a leading provider of innovative IT and cybersecurity solutions. Our mission is to empower organizations with cutting-edge technologies and expertise to achieve robust security resilience.

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