Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security, SIEM, EDR/XDR & PAM)

Agreement type: Full-time remote position, 40 hours weekly,Contractor agreement with Mission.This position follows the standard Saudi work week, from Sunday through Thursday, and requires full-time overlap with Saudi business hours. Our company descriptionMission.dev is the next-gen staffing platform for software talent.We help you find, evaluate, and manage top software talent (contractors or direct hires) faster, smarter, and more efficiently.Powered by AI. Backed by real humans. About the ClientA technology firm based in the Middle East specializes in building and operating national-scale digital products and data services.As a subsidiary of a major social insurance organization, the company provides verification services, business intelligence, and digital platforms for both public and private sectors.The environment is product-led and delivery-focused, managing high-impact systems where security, reliability, and performance are critical for supporting a regional digital economy. About the RoleAs a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will own the security posture of national-scale digital platforms.You will be responsible for the implementation and management of comprehensive security tools, ranging from endpoint detection to cloud infrastructure security.Your work ensures the reliability and integrity of systems used by government and enterprise clients.This role demands a focus on high-impact incident response and vulnerability management, directly contributing to the security of critical regional data services. What You'll DoImplement and manage endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) solutions across the environment.Configure and maintain security services within cloud infrastructure platforms.Monitor and optimize SIEM platforms to ensure effective threat detection and analysis.Deploy and administer Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to secure sensitive assets.Execute vulnerability management programs and perform system hardening to mitigate risks.Lead incident response efforts to identify, contain, and remediate security threats.Maintain alignment with regional cybersecurity regulatory requirements and compliance standards. What You BringExtensive experience in EDR/XDR implementation and management.Proven track record managing security services within major cloud environments.Proficiency with SIEM platforms for security monitoring and logging.Practical experience deploying and managing PAM solutions.Technical expertise in vulnerability management, system hardening, and incident response.Deep understanding of regional cybersecurity regulations and framework compliance. Nice to HavesExperience with Wazuh or Splunk for security operations.Familiarity with Teleport for access management. Work ScheduleThis position follows the standard Saudi work week, from Sunday through Thursday, and requires full-time overlap with Saudi business hours.