Senior Security Operations Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer based in Saudi Arabia to join a cutting-edge security engineering team. This role focuses on the development and operation of a top-tier Security Operations function, balancing security operations, software engineering, security engineering, and site reliability practices to guard complex digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance security operations efforts by providing both operational and technical guidance.
• Create, implement, and maintain security software, platforms, and tools that boost capabilities in detection, monitoring, response, and remediation.
• Continuously monitor security environments to detect emerging threats, investigate incidents, co-ordinate responses, and facilitate remediation.
• Evaluate and improve existing security controls to strengthen the overall security stance.
• Apply principles from software engineering and site reliability to automate security workflows and enhance the scalability and reliability of security tools.
• Provide mentoring to junior security operations engineers to build their technical skills and professional development.
• Manage and prioritize security projects within an agile engineering framework.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to tackle complex security challenges and bolster organizational resilience.
• Contribute actively to the open source security community through projects, knowledge sharing, research publications, and industry presentations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Over 10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity and/or software engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Security Operations Centers, ideally in leadership roles.
• Strong software engineering expertise with the capacity to develop dependable security tools.
• Proficient with scripting languages including Python and Bash.
• Experience with version control (Git), GitOps methodologies, Infrastructure as Code, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of security operations including monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, remediation, and defensive strategies.
• Experience managing complex or high-stakes security environments, effectively countering advanced threats.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership abilities to mentor teams and influence technical directions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related area, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven record of achievement and a strong interest in contributing to open source security efforts.
• Familiarity with recognized security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001 is advantageous.
• Additional experience with security architecture, leadership in security teams, dealing with advanced persistent threats, or programming languages like Go is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to location, experience, and performance metrics.
• Annual bonus program based on performance.
• Yearly compensation reviews to support career growth.
• Dedicated personal development budget of $2,000 per year.
• Recognition and rewards scheme to celebrate achievements.
• Paid annual holidays and maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Remote-first working environment encouraging distributed collaboration.
• Biannual team gatherings for in-person collaboration and networking.
• International travel opportunities for global teamwork and company events, including travel upgrades for qualifying long-haul journeys.
• Encouragement to engage with open source security projects and share expertise through writings and conferences.
• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds and experiences.