Security Technician

Job description / Role

• Perform user and access administration on designated systems and applications, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures.
• Perform system security administration on designated technology platforms, including operating systems, applications and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines.
• Perform installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems.
• Locate and repair security problems and failures
• Perform normal and exceptional processing of user access and change requests, escalating such requests when appropriate.
• Report unresolved network security exposures, misuse of resources or noncompliance situations using defined escalation processes
• Assist and train team members in the use of security tools, the preparation of security reports and the resolution of security issues
• Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and procedures
• Respond to and, where appropriate, resolve or escalate reported security incidents
• Monitor internal control systems to ensure that appropriate information access levels and security clearances are maintained
• Implement or coordinate remediation required by audits, and document exceptions as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2-5 years of experience working with penetration tools.
• 2-5 years of experience working with vulnerability scanners.
• Firm understanding of Windows system administration and network security vulnerability and protection.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as necessary to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Position requires high level of responsibility regarding confidential information; must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• ITIL V3 foundation or Intermediate certified Experience.

About the Company

Saudi Networkers Services, incorporated in 2001 with an aim to provide the world class business and consulting services through a combination of market insight, technical excellence and unrivalled agile methodology.

Our success stems from building strong relationships and trusted partners, which enabled us delivering exceptional services to public sector, as well as some world's leading organizations, in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Banking, Energy, Utilities and various other industry arenas.

We collaborate closely, ideate that how the work gets done, while working alongside businesses to collaborate on growth and applying breakthrough innovations, that drive exponential impact, managed by teams specialized in their assigned industry sectors.