Network Security Manager

Location: Riyadh · Type: Full-time · About the Role We are hiring a Network Security Manager to protect our networks, perimeter and cloud connectivity from evolving threats. You will lead the network security team, define security architecture and controls, and ensure the organisation meets its compliance and risk obligations. 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 and regulations 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. Requirements 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. 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. Proven experience with security frameworks and audits (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS). Strong stakeholder, vendor and budget management skills. Excellent communication in English; additional languages are a plus. Nice to Have Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CEH, GIAC, Palo Alto PCNSE or Fortinet NSE. Experience with zero-trust, SASE and cloud-native security tooling. Background in fintech, banking or other regulated industries. 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