# IT Security Engineer

> National Parcel Stations Network Co. · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Information Technology

## Description

**Job Description:**

The IT Security Engineer supports the implementation of security standards, monitoring activities, and basic compliance requirements to help protect IT systems, applications, and data.

This role is suitable for a fresh graduate who will learn and assist in security awareness, code scanning before deployments, vulnerability follow-up, and applying Saudi cybersecurity regulations under the guidance of senior IT team members.

**Responsibilities:**

**Security Governance & Compliance Support:**

-   Assist in implementing IT security standards and internal security policies.
-   Support compliance activities related to Saudi cybersecurity regulations and internal requirements.
-   Help maintain security documentation, checklists, and basic audit evidence.
-   Coordinate with senior team members to follow up on required security actions.

**Threat & Vulnerability Management:**

-   Monitor security alerts and escalate suspicious activities to senior IT team members.
-   Assist in vulnerability scanning and follow up on remediation status.
-   Support patching and corrective actions by tracking findings and sharing updates.
-   Maintain security incident logs and coordinate with relevant teams for incident resolution. 

**Application & Infrastructure Security:**

-   Secure all application and infrastructure layers, including web, backend, APIs, databases, and client applications. 
-   Perform basic code security scanning before deployments and report identified risks.
-   Implement access control, authentication, encryption, and secure configurations. 
-   Collaborate with DevOps and Infra teams to ensure secure deployment of pipelines. 

**Knowledge Management & Training:**

-   Develop security guidelines, SOPs, and documentation. 
-   Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness among internal users and technical teams. 
-   Promote a security-conscious culture across the organization. 

**Collaboration & Technical Delivery:**

-   Work closely with Infra, DevOps, and Development teams for secure architecture and operations. 
-   Review and approve security measures for new tools, applications, and integrations. 
-   Advice on security requirements for new projects, features, or customer integrations. 

**Job Relations:**

-   Reports to: IT Infrastructure Lead / IT Manager.
-   Internal Relations: DevOps Engineer, Infra Engineer, QA, Development Teams, IT Support.

**External Communications:**

-   Communicate with regulators and auditors to ensure compliance and provide reports.
-   Liaise with external vendors for security assessments, penetration tests, and certifications.
-   Escalate critical security risks to IT leadership and management.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
-   Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or IT.
-   Relevant cybersecurity certifications or training, such as **CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001 Foundation, or equivalent certifications**.
-   Basic understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance concepts.

**Knowledge of:**

-   Network and infrastructure security (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
-   Application security (Web, APIs, Mobile Applications).
-   Security monitoring and SIEM platforms.
-   Backup, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity concepts.
-   Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
-   Security code scanning and vulnerability management.
-   Saudi cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (NCA ECC, PDPL, ISO 27001) awareness is preferred.

**Competencies:**

-   Willingness to learn and develop technical security skills.
-   Risk-aware mindset with attention to detail.
-   Basic ability to understand security standards and translate them into daily operational tasks.
-   Collaboration and influence across technical and non-technical teams.
-   Proactive attitude toward security awareness, documentation, and continuous improvement.

**Skills & Languages:**

-   Vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat intelligence
-   Security monitoring and SIEM tools
-   Network security, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, IAM
-   Application security best practices.
-   Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
-   Fluent in English (required).
-   Arabic proficiency (preferred).

## Apply

[Apply at National Parcel Stations Network Co.](https://apply.workable.com/parcelat/j/53300B4EE7/apply)

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