Description

As a cyber security analyst, you will protect IT infrastructure (including networks, hardware and software) from a range of criminal activity. You will monitor networks and systems, detect security threats (‘events’), analyse and assess alarms, and report on threats, intrusion attempts and false alarms, either resolving them or escalating them, depending on the severity.

As a cyber security analyst, you’ll need to:

keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments

research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them

plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches

monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity

test and evaluate security products

design new security systems or upgrade existing ones

use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities

engage in ‘ethical hacking’, for example, simulating security breaches

identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption

investigate security alerts and provide incident response

monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users

liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations

generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders

maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security

monitor and respond to ‘phishing’ emails and ‘pharming’ activity

assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues

give advice and guidance to staff on issues such as spam and unwanted or malicious emails.

Job Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Industry

Other Business Support Services

Company Type

Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role

Security

Employment Type

—

Monthly Salary Range

Unspecified

Number of Vacancies

Unspecified

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