Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
BH-322871
Posted: 15/01/2026
- Competitive
- Saudi Arabia Dhahran
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Technical Requirements
• Clear understanding of cybersecurity functions.
• General knowledge of digital forensics tools and procedures.
• Basic familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting methodologies.
• Basic experience with log analysis and SIEM
• General knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools
• Basic experience with offensive security techniques and attack lifecycle
Skills Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of network protocols and system administration (Windows/Linux).
• General understanding of malware analysis fundamentals.
• Basic experience in any web development language or framework.
• Basic experience with of cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure.
• Basic experience with containerization and containerization tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Certification Required:
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Preferred:
• SANS GAIC Cybersecurity certifications
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer / AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Preferred Major
Bachelor’s degree in
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
Preferred University
In no particular order
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
• Prince Mohammad University
• King Abdulaziz University
• Dammam University
• King Faisal University
• King Saud University
• University of Jeddah
• Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University
GPA Scale
• 4 Scale GPA: Minimum 3
• 5 Scale GPA: Minimum 4
Work Experience 0-6 years
Work Location Dhahran
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
• Clear understanding of cybersecurity functions.
• General knowledge of digital forensics tools and procedures.
• Basic familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting methodologies.
• Basic experience with log analysis and SIEM
• General knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools
• Basic experience with offensive security techniques and attack lifecycle
Skills Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of network protocols and system administration (Windows/Linux).
• General understanding of malware analysis fundamentals.
• Basic experience in any web development language or framework.
• Basic experience with of cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure.
• Basic experience with containerization and containerization tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Certification Required:
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Preferred:
• SANS GAIC Cybersecurity certifications
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer / AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Preferred Major
Bachelor’s degree in
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
Preferred University
In no particular order
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
• Prince Mohammad University
• King Abdulaziz University
• Dammam University
• King Faisal University
• King Saud University
• University of Jeddah
• Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University
GPA Scale
• 4 Scale GPA: Minimum 3
• 5 Scale GPA: Minimum 4
Work Experience 0-6 years
Work Location Dhahran
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.