Job Summary:
The security Engineer at SamaWave Solutions will
be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced security
solutions for clients across various sectors. The role combines technical expertise, regulatory awareness, and
customer -facing skills to deliver reliable and compliant cybersecurity
infrastructures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
safeguarding the organization’s digital assets, infrastructure, and customer
environments against evolving cyber threats. This role involves a combination
of hands -on security engineering, architecture design, threat analysis, and
policy development across on -premises, cloud, and hybrid systems.
The ideal candidate is proactive,
detail -oriented, and capable of balancing technical excellence with business
requirements—ensuring that security controls enhance, not hinder, productivity
and innovation.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Infrastructure & Network Security
- Design,
configure, and maintain security controls across LAN/WAN, data centers,
and cloud networks.
- Implement
and manage firewalls, IPS/IDS, secure VPNs, and segmentation policies.
- Administer
and monitor Next -Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Fortinet
FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto Networks, or similar.
- Manage
and audit network access control (NAC) systems and network visibility
tools.
- Apply
Zero Trust principles (ZTNA, micro -segmentation, and continuous
authentication).
2. Endpoint, Server & Application Security
- Deploy
and manage endpoint protection platforms (e.g., SentinelOne, Microsoft
Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike).
- Maintain
server security baselines for Windows and Linux environments.
- Apply
security hardening across Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, mail, and web
servers.
- Implement
EDR/XDR solutions, ensuring continuous monitoring and proactive
remediation.
- Collaborate
with software teams to ensure applications follow secure coding and OWASP
guidelines.
3. Cloud & Identity Security
- Implement
identity and access management (IAM) solutions across hybrid environments.
- Configure
MFA, SSO, and conditional access policies via Azure AD, Okta, or similar.
- Secure
cloud workloads (Azure, AWS, or GCP) through encryption, key management,
and IAM policies.
- Regularly
audit access logs, role assignments, and privileged accounts.
- Support
secure integration between on -prem and cloud applications (VPN,
ExpressRoute, SASE).
4. Security Awareness & Training
- Conduct
regular training sessions for employees to promote security best
practices.
- Develop
awareness campaigns around phishing, password hygiene, and safe remote
access.
- Collaborate
with HR and management to integrate security onboarding for new hires.
5. Research, Development & Continuous Improvement
- Stay
informed about emerging threats, exploits, and industry trends.
- Evaluate
and recommend new security solutions, automation tools, and managed
services.
- Participate
in vendor webinars, security communities, and certification programs.
- Contribute
to long -term security roadmap planning and budget forecasting.
Requirements
Qualification (Education/Work Experience) :
· Bachelor’s degree in
Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
·
Hands -on expertise with Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer,
FortiManager), Sophos (XG,Intercept X, Central), and Cisco
security solutions (ASA, Firepower, Umbrella, ISE).
·
Strong understanding of network security, VPN, encryption,
IPSec, SSL, and NAC.
·
Experience with cloud security (Azure/AWS/GCP) is a plus.
·
Knowledge of Saudi cybersecurity regulatory frameworks: NCA
ECC, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework.
·
Preferred certifications: Fortinet NSE 4–7, Sophos Certified
Engineer, Cisco CCNP Security,
Having the below is a plus:
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., FortiSIEM, Splunk, QRadar)
and SOC operations.
- CEH, CISSP, or Security+ Certificates