36 Enterprise Security jobs in Bahrain

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: Zain Overview

The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

1. Manage and improve an integrated cyber security solution that helps to protect the core infrastructure, the network, and the applications that run within the network.
2. Conduct testing of network design.
3. Provide training and technical support for users with varying levels of IP and cyber security knowledge and competence.
4. Participate in the discovery of vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems, and data.
5. Safeguard information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security concerns.
6. Participate in procurement, installation, testing, and developing IT and security projects.
7. Establish and maintain the enterprise IT security policy.
8. Develop operations work plan to support all operations activities.
9. Evaluate infrastructure and security proposals and recommend the required solutions that meet the IP and security requirements.
10. Plan and manage the IP network growth and resiliency.
11. Implement and manage CDN infrastructure.
12. Setup peering with other entities to reduce latency and improve traffic flow.
13. Support the organization’s Enterprise requirements with solutions, testing, and operations.
14. Perform any other related duties as assigned or needed.

1. Possess solid network and security technical experience. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software, routing, and switching. CCIE Routing & Switching is preferable.
2. Possess strong communication skills.
3. Effectively communicate by listening actively, sharing relevant information with others, and interacting with others to establish fair and effective relationships.
4. Identify customer’s requirements correctly, exceed customer expectations, and act proactively to ensure customer satisfaction.
5. Ability to develop cooperation and teamwork while working toward solutions that generally benefit all parties.
6. Capacity for recognizing one's feelings and those of others for motivating ourselves and managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or any relevant field.

3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the Telecom field.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Design, implement, and maintain robust network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and security protocols.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and anomalous activities, utilizing SIEM and other security tools.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the network infrastructure.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure network configurations and timely patching of vulnerabilities.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Manage and maintain security hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Develop and execute incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP, and common network security architectures.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, VPN technologies, and SIEM solutions.
• Understanding of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the system and ensuring the system is available 24/7.
• Maintain best practices and security standards.
• Design and implement security solutions that protect the organization's On-prem / cloud infrastructure, applications, and data from security threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments of the organization's On-prem / cloud environment to identify potential security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Configure and maintain various security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems to ensure optimal protection against security threats.
• Regularly monitor the syslogs and take corrective actions if any security breaches or vulnerabilities are found in the logs.
• Run VAPT tools to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Manage access controls for cloud resources, including user authentication and authorization, identity and access management (IAM), and network security groups (NSGs).
• Monitor the On-prem / cloud environment for security incidents and respond promptly to any security breaches or threats.
• Create and maintain security policies and procedures for the organization's On-prem / cloud environment, including disaster recovery plans, incident response plans, and security awareness training for employees.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices to ensure that the organization's On-prem / cloud environment remains secure against evolving security threats.
• Review and apply the WAF policies to protect against DDoS and application-related attacks.
• Test the WAF rules and ensure they block malicious traffic.

Qualifications & Technical Skills:

1. Minimum of 10 years of experience.

• B.Sc. in Computer Engineering or Equivalent.

• Security Incident Handling & Response

• Security Management Frameworks

• Firewall/IDS/IPS (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)

• Vulnerability Management (VAPT)

• SIEM Management

• Data Management Protection

• Advanced Malware Prevention

• Identity & Access Management

• AWS: IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, Network ACLs, VPC endpoints, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs

• Logging and Monitoring, SIEM, Syslog

• CloudFront, WAF and Certificate Management

• Technical Certifications like CEH, Security+, CISSP, etc.