Cyber Security Specialist

Full time at Saudi Geological Survey in Saudi Arabia

Posted on February 17, 2025

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Tasks and Responsibilities:

Correlate incident data to identify vulnerabilities.
Report suspected cyber incidents according to the entity’s cyber incident response plan.
Analyze logs from multiple sources to identify potential threats to network security.
Analyze and report on cyber defense trends.
Analyze network alerts obtained from various sources to determine the probable causes of any detected events.
Monitor external data sources to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the state of cyber security threats and identify security issues that may impact the entity.
Analyze incident priorities to identify the vulnerability, its scope, priority, and potential impact, and then provide recommendations that will provide rapid remediation.
Document and escalate cyber incidents that may lead to immediate or ongoing impact.
Work with stakeholders to resolve cyber security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Evaluate and monitor the cyber security aspects of the entity’s practices by implementing and testing systems.
Perform technical and non-technical risk and vulnerability assessments of the entity’s technical environments.
Describe and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activities and potential threats to network resources.
Coordinate with the rest of the cyber defense team to verify the authenticity of network alerts.
Provide daily summary reports of network events and other cybersecurity-related activities in line with the entity’s policies and requirements.
Analyze risks whenever any program or system undergoes a fundamental change.
Ensure that cybersecurity is included within the software development, maintenance, and decommissioning processes.
Address security implications at the software acceptance stage.
Conduct secure software testing, reviews, and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in code and address vulnerabilities.
Apply methodologies to fix common software bugs with security implications to ensure secure software development.
Perform secure programming and identify potential vulnerabilities in code to address vulnerabilities.
Ensure that software and software applications are tested to ensure the desired information is produced and that instructions and security levels are safe.
Conduct cybersecurity reviews, identify security gaps in the security architecture to support risk management strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant discipline.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity.
Experience in formulating policies and procedures and implementing NCA requirements.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity regulations and controls published by the National Cybersecurity Authority.
Experience and deep understanding in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, etc.
Having professional certifications like CompTIA Security, CYSA, and any other relevant certifications.
Good understanding of data governance and management.
Cyber threat hunting skills.
Analytical skills to detect threats and respond to incidents.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
Strong communication skills, including presentation skills, and working with various relevant departments.
Strong project management skills.
Flexibility and ability to make quick decisions.
English speaking and writing.

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