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Vulnerability Remediation Engineer Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Cipher | سايڤر
Title: Vulnerability Remediation Engineer
Company: Cipher | سايڤر
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cipher | سايڤر is a cybersecurity solutions provider based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company’s goal is to simplify the perception of complexity surrounding cybersecurity problems and solutions. Cipher’s team of Saudi professionals and experts works tirelessly to develop, customize, and manage digital services and cybersecurity solutions to ensure peace of mind for clients. Our mission is to make digital security simple, efficient, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive end-to-end vulnerability remediation across infrastructure, applications, databases, and networks
- Ensure all vulnerabilities are resolved within defined SLAs based on severity and risk level
- Prioritize remediation activities based on risk scoring and business impact
- Apply patches, configuration fixes, and system hardening (Windows/Linux/network devices)
- Validate remediation effectiveness through re-testing and verification
- Review vulnerability scan results and support triage and prioritization
- Identify security gaps, misconfigurations, and deviations from best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement remediation actions
- Prepare technical reports and executive summaries on remediation status and risk posture
- Ensure alignment with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience in cybersecurity (vulnerability management/remediation)
- Certifications: CEH or CompTIA Security+ (mandatory)
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7
- Strong expertise in patch management and system hardening
- Experience with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) are a plus