Job Title: Junior Resident Security Engineer Location: Riyadh Travel: As required
Role Overview We are looking for a Junior Resident Security Engineer to be embedded at a customer site and support the deployment, operation, and optimization of network and application security solutions. This role is ideal for hands-on security engineers with a strong foundation in network security and WAF/API protection technologies, looking to grow deeper into API and application security.
Key Responsibilities Support hands-on deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security solutions such as Firewalls, WAF/WAAP, Server Load Balancers, and API Security tools Work with technologies like Imperva, F5, Cequence, or similar platforms Assist in onboarding applications and APIs into security platforms Monitor security traffic, alerts, and events; support initial investigation and escalation Help tune security policies and rules to reduce false positives Collaborate closely with customer Network, Security, and Dev Ops teams Follow defined runbooks and assist in documentation and knowledge transfer Act as the on-site technical support point under guidance from senior engineers
Required Skills & Experience2–5 years of experience in Network Security, Application Security, or Security Operations Hands-on deployment experience with Firewalls, WAF/WAAP, Load Balancers, or API Security tools Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (L4–L7, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS) Basic understanding of API concepts (REST, JSON, authentication mechanisms) Experience working on Linux environments Ability to analyze logs, traffic flows, and security alerts