Security Operations Expert
Date: Sep 3, 2026
Location: SA
Company: stc
Job Purpose:
The role holder is responsible for executing and supporting cybersecurity operations across Specialized’s networks, systems, applications, and Mission-Critical environments to ensure effective threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The role performs security monitoring and assessments, maintains security controls, analyzes cybersecurity incidents and threats, and coordinates remediation activities to strengthen Specialized’s security posture. The role holder shall carry out their duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.
Key Functional Accountability:
- Monitor Specialized’s networks, applications, systems, and integration points with Mission-Critical clients to identify, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
- Implement and maintain security controls across network assets, systems, and security platforms in alignment with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and approved security standards.
- Execute SOC operational activities, including threat detection, incident triage, response coordination, and resolution in accordance with defined service levels and operational procedures.
- Analyze cybersecurity incidents, attack patterns, and threat trends to identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing across Mission-Critical networks, systems, devices, and applications, and support remediation activities.
- Coordinate vulnerability management activities, including patch deployment, system hardening, and security configuration reviews to address identified security exposures.
- Maintain cybersecurity documentation, evidence, and operational records in coordination with Strategy & Governance and relevant stakeholders to support audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply threat intelligence, emerging threat indicators, and security advisories to strengthen security monitoring and protection capabilities. - Monitor cybersecurity performance metrics and incident trends, identifying improvement opportunities to enhance SOC and security operations effectiveness.
- Support the enhancement of cybersecurity procedures, security controls, and incident response practices based on operational findings and evolving threats.
- Prepare cybersecurity incident updates, operational reports, and security insights for relevant stakeholders and management.
Job Requirement:
Educational Level : Bachelor's Degree
Most Preferred Education Field : Information Security, System Engineering, or any related field
Minimum Years of Relevant Experience : 6 Years