SIEM Administrator (Security Information and Event Management) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Contract Type: Yearly Renewable Contract

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Cybersecurity & Information Security
• Engineering & Technical

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SIEM Administrator to join a leading organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a yearly renewable contract. This role is ideal for cybersecurity professionals with expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response who are looking to advance their careers in enterprise cybersecurity operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and optimizing SIEM platforms, monitoring security events, supporting incident investigations, and strengthening the organization’s security posture. This position offers excellent career growth, exposure to enterprise security technologies, and opportunities for continuous professional development in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain the organization’s SIEM platform.
• Monitor security events and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate security incidents and support incident response activities.
• Develop and optimize SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and alerting mechanisms.
• Analyze security logs from servers, applications, endpoints, firewalls, and network devices.
• Collaborate with security operations, infrastructure, and IT teams to resolve security issues.
• Perform log management, event correlation, and threat analysis.
• Generate security reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation.
• Support security audits, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Continuously improve security monitoring processes and detection capabilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Professional experience as a SIEM Administrator, Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, or a related cybersecurity role is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Security Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Threat Detection
• Log Management
• Security Event Analysis
• Network Security
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Windows & Linux Security
• Firewall and Network Log Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Compliance

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• GIAC Certifications
• Splunk Certified User/Admin
• IBM QRadar Certification
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Yearly renewable contract with a professional work environment.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Exposure to modern SIEM technologies and security monitoring tools.
• Benefits provided according to company policy.

Career Growth

• Build expertise in enterprise cybersecurity and Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Enhance skills in threat detection, incident response, and security analytics.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications.
• Career progression into Senior SIEM Engineer, SOC Lead, Cybersecurity Consultant, or Information Security Manager roles.

Application Process

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