About the job Position: IT Security Administrator Experience: 7+ Years Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Your Team You are invited to work with a top-tier organization that's been in the game for 50+ years, partnering with some of the world's biggest businesses. As India's largest multinational business group, this enterprise boast a workforce of highly skilled consultants spread across 60+ countries, at the forefront of the financial markets and data industry, delivering exceptional services in Data & Analytics, Capital Markets, and Post Trade.
Your Job Key Responsibilities1. Security Operations Monitor security tools and dashboards (SIEM, EDR, firewall logs, IDS/IPS). Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents following incident response procedures. Conduct daily security health checks across infrastructure (servers, endpoints, network devices).2. Access & Identity Management Administer user accounts, permissions, and roles across Active Directory, Azure AD, and business applications. Enforce least-privilege, MFA, and password policies. Regularly audit and certify access rights.3. Endpoint & Infrastructure Security Manage endpoint protection solutions (EDR/AV). Implement patch management for servers, workstations, and network appliances. Maintain configuration baselines aligned with security best practices.4. Network & Perimeter Security Manage firewall rules, VPNs, and security policies. Support IDS/IPS systems and network access control (NAC). Monitor and maintain secure network segmentation.5. Threat & Vulnerability Management Perform vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with IT teams. Track security findings until closure and maintain vulnerability logs. Stay informed on emerging threats, zero-days, and security advisories.6. Compliance & Policy Enforcement Enforce IT security policies, SOPs, and standards (ISO 27001, NCA/ESS, CIS). Maintain audit logs and evidence for internal/external audits. Support risk assessments and compliance reviews.7. Documentation & Reporting Maintain security documentation, asset inventories, and operational procedures. Prepare periodic security reports (incidents, vulnerabilities, compliance status). Document lessons learned from security events. Qualifications: MBA / B. Tech / Any Graduation Skills: Security Operations, SIEM, EDR, firewall logs, IDS/IPS, Access & Identity Management, Active Directory, Azure AD, business applications, Endpoint & Infrastructure Security, Network & Perimeter Security, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Compliance & Policy Enforcement, Documentation & Reporting You can explore new jobs at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitud-advisory/jobs/?view AsMember=true You can also apply for more job openings on our website by visiting this link: https://www.cognitud.com/open-jobs