Job summary
Parsons is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist in Riyadh to lead cybersecurity operations for project and business systems. The role includes incident response, vulnerability assessments, system hardening, vendor coordination and ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Manage cybersecurity operations for project systems and business applications.
- Serve as technical contact with vendors to design and recommend security solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and audit cybersecurity systems and controls.
- Protect workstations, servers, applications, and networks via hardening and updates.
- Identify, assess and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
- Lead investigations of cybersecurity incidents and support incident recovery.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee security control implementation.
- Support compliance with project, client, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum 15 years progressive experience in cybersecurity or IT infrastructure.
- Experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of network technologies including MPLS, VPN, and wireless.
- Understanding of firewall technologies, access control, authentication, digital signatures.
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and related frameworks.
- Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
Skills
Incident responseVulnerability managementSecurity administrationFirewall technologiesIdentity managementMPLSVPNNIST SP 800-53Security monitoringCryptography
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 15 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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