Network Security Manager

About the role

A Network Security Manager is needed in Riyadh to protect the organisation's networks, perimeter and cloud connectivity from evolving threats. The role leads the network security team, defines security architecture and controls, and ensures compliance and risk obligations are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage network security engineers and analysts.
• Define and own the network security strategy, architecture and roadmap.
• Oversee firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, VPN, proxy, NAC, segmentation and zero-trust initiatives.
• Manage security monitoring and incident response with the SOC/SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar or similar), including threat hunting and post-incident reviews.
• Run vulnerability management, penetration testing and remediation tracking across network and cloud environments.
• Review and approve firewall rules, network changes and third-party connectivity from a security perspective.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and local requirements (e.g. NCA/SAMA in KSA where relevant).
• Secure cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), remote access and endpoint connectivity.
• Develop security policies, standards and awareness programmes; support internal and external audits.
• Manage security vendors, tooling, contracts and budget.
• Report on risk posture, incidents and KPIs to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in network and information security, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with security frameworks and audits (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Excellent communication in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Nice to have: certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CEH, GIAC, Palo Alto PCNSE or Fortinet NSE; fintech, banking or other regulated industry background.

Required skills

• Deep hands-on knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco), IDS/IPS, VPN and network segmentation.
• Experience with SIEM, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching and cloud network security.
• Vendor, stakeholder and budget management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A senior role with direct influence on the organisation's security posture.
• Training, certification and career growth support.