Cybersecurity Specialist (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with at least 3 years in cybersecurity. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh and possess knowledge of web and cloud security standards.

Job Summary

About ARK47 Studio
ARK47 Studio is a Saudi AI app, available on the App Store and Google Play, that builds business systems from a plain-language description: for example HR, bookings, an online store or a sales board. It drafts a plan with the business owner first, then builds the screens, data and access permissions. We are a Riyadh team bringing it to businesses in the Kingdom and beyond.
What you will do
Monitor ARK47 Studio’s app, APIs and cloud systems for security threats, and handle any incident from detection to recovery.
Scan the code, the libraries it depends on and the cloud settings for vulnerabilities, and track each fix until it is closed.
Run security tests on the app and its APIs before major releases.
Review access to production systems, access keys and credentials, and keep it to what each person needs.
Prepare the security incident response plan, and report every month on risks found, fixed and still open.
What we need
Minimum qualification: a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
Based in Riyadh, or willing to relocate to Riyadh.
3+ years in cybersecurity, for example security operations, vulnerability management or application security.
Good knowledge of web application and cloud security, for example the OWASP Top 10.
Knowledge of the National Cybersecurity Authority’s controls is an advantage.
Arabic or English, spoken and written; having both is an advantage.
Pay and terms
Total monthly salary SAR 15,000–22,000 (basic salary plus allowances), depending on experience.
Full-time, on-site at our Riyadh office; working days, hours and annual leave per the Saudi Labour Law.
Health insurance and GOSI registration as required by Saudi law.
Employer: Apex Operations Company. Work location: Riyadh.
How we select
We aim to reply to every application within 7 days.
A 30-minute video call, in which we show you ARK47 Studio.
For shortlisted candidates, a 30-minute threat-modelling exercise about ARK47 Studio, after trying it on our test account (no personal account needed).
Final interview in Riyadh. We inform every interviewed candidate of the result within 30 days of their interview.
Applications are accepted online only, through this job posting, until 14 January 2027. We assess every application on skills and experience. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities are available at every stage on request.

Responsibilities

Monitor app, APIs, and cloud systems for security threats while managing incident response and recovery. Conduct vulnerability scans, perform security testing, and manage access credentials to ensure system integrity.

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