System Security Analyst

Job description / Role

- Ensures physical IT software, hardware and data security.
- Defines current and future IT security requirements and implements IT security strategy / processes / standards.
- Identifies and assesses potential security threats and implements appropriate IT software and hardware solutions to mitigate risk.
- Continuously performs security audits, Develops standards & policies related to IT security.
- Analyzes and keeps abreast of latest IT security methodologies, tools and standards in order to be able to develop a best-practice IT security system.
- Analyzes and evaluates current IT security framework, vulnerability to risks, impact of potential threats and system availability
- Proposes and manages the implementation of Information Security policies, strategies, guidelines and processes to deliver long term security to the business.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT security awareness program.
- Monitors the implementation of information security mitigation plans to ensure any weaknesses / failures that conflict with standards and procedures are identified and resolved.
- Leads and manages the development of disaster recovery plans, in conjunction with other department heads, which will respond speedily & effectively to the threat of disasters
- Initiates enhancements to the system to ensure its protection
- Develops and oversees the implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Information Security activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
- Prepares various reports in order to support decision-taking process of management.
- Adherence to all relevant environmental, health, safety, security and quality management policies, procedures and controls so as to help the company maintain the status of a responsible care company that ensures employee safety, security and health, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality products/ services and responsible environmental attitude.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Information / Computer Information System /Information Technology / Computer Technology / Management Information System / Software Engineering.
- 6 years of progressive experience in IT Services (Network, systems and SAP)
- CISA / CISSP / CISM certification is essential. CEH / CCH preferable.
- Cisco CCSP, SAP Security certified
- 4 years of progressive experience in IT and SAP Security.
- At least 2 years in an IT /SAP security related role in a mid to large company.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent numerical & systematic analytical skills
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI layer

About the Company

ADVANCED was established as a joint stock company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 27th Shaban 1426H (Corresponding to 1 October 2005) to develop an integrated propane Dehydrogenation and Polypropylene complex in Jubail Industrial City comprising an area of 650,000 m2. The company produces 450,000 tons per annum of polypropylene. The company is utilizing proven technologies provided by ABB Lumus and Novolen Technology Holdings (NTH). The products are marketed locally and globally through approved partners with high quality packaging materials.