Network Security Manager

Location: Riyadh Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are hiring a Network Security Manager to protect our networks perimeter and cloud connectivity from evolving threats. You will lead the network security team define security architecture and controls and ensure the organisation meets its compliance and risk obligations.

• Lead mentor and manage network security engineers and analysts.

• Define and own the network security strategy architecture and roadmap.

• Oversee firewalls IDS/IPS WAF VPN proxy NAC segmentation and zero-trust initiatives.

• Manage security monitoring and incident response with the SOC/SIEM (Splunk Sentinel QRadar or similar) including threat hunting and post-incident reviews.

• Run vulnerability management penetration testing and remediation tracking across network and cloud environments.

• Review and approve firewall rules network changes and third-party connectivity from a security perspective.

• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations such as ISO 27001 NIST PCI DSS SOC 2 and local requirements (e.g. NCA/SAMA in KSA where relevant).

• Secure cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP) remote access and endpoint connectivity.

• Develop security policies standards and awareness programmes; support internal and external audits.

• Manage security vendors tooling contracts and budget.

• Report on risk posture incidents and KPIs to senior leadership.

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science IT or equivalent experience.

• 8 years in network and information security including 3 years in a leadership role.

• Deep hands-on knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto Fortinet Check Point Cisco) IDS/IPS VPN and network segmentation.

• Experience with SIEM incident response and vulnerability management.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP routing switching and cloud network security.

• Proven experience with security frameworks and audits (ISO 27001 NIST PCI DSS).

• Strong stakeholder vendor and budget management skills.

• Excellent communication in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Certifications: CISSP CISM CCNP Security CEH GIAC Palo Alto PCNSE or Fortinet NSE.

• Experience with zero-trust SASE and cloud-native security tooling.

• Background in fintech banking or other regulated industries.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• A senior role with direct influence on the organisations security posture

• Training certification and career growth support

Required Skills:

Cisco Juniper Routing protocols Firewall configuration SD-WAN Network security LAN/WAN design Network monitoring