Cybersecurity Engineer

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a Saudi-based FinTech company operating in the financial services sector.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, preferably gained within a cybersecurity company, financial institution, fintech company, or technology provider delivering cybersecurity solutions and services to the banking and financial services industry.

The role will be responsible for supporting the organization's cybersecurity operations, identifying and mitigating security risks, monitoring threats, maintaining security controls, and helping ensure the security of digital platforms, systems, and sensitive financial data.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and support the organization's cybersecurity environment and security controls.

Identify, assess, and help mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.

Conduct security monitoring, investigation, and incident response activities.

Support vulnerability assessment and remediation activities.

Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls.

Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.

Support threat detection, analysis, and response activities.

Conduct security assessments of systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure.

Work with IT and technology teams to identify and resolve security issues.

Support endpoint, network, application, and cloud security activities.

Assist with security testing, vulnerability management, and penetration testing activities where applicable.

Maintain cybersecurity documentation, reports, and incident records.

Support compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards, financial-sector requirements, and internal security policies.

Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with internal teams and external cybersecurity service providers when required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3–5 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity / Information Security.

Experience in a Cybersecurity company, FinTech, bank, financial institution, payment company, or technology provider serving the financial sector is preferred.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, and risk management.

Experience with Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Detection.

Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, application security, and cloud security.

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Experience working with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, or security monitoring platforms is preferred.

Understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Good command of English.