Technical Consultant – Security Solutions - Saudi Arabia

Overview / Job Purpose We are looking for an experienced Technical Consultant – Security Solutions to join Mannai TechHub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on designing enterprise cybersecurity architectures, leading technical demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and supporting strategic sales opportunities. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on cybersecurity expertise with solution architecture capabilities, customer engagement skills, and a solid understanding of Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities • Design enterprise cybersecurity solutions and develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with customer requirements and assigned security products. • Lead technical Proof of Concepts (PoCs), product demonstrations, and solution evaluations to validate capabilities and demonstrate business value. • Take ownership of technical responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including compliance matrices, solution architecture, technical documentation, and proposal preparation. • Collaborate with Sales Specialists and Account Managers to present cybersecurity solutions to CISOs, IT Directors, and senior customer stakeholders. • Assess customer security environments, identify technical requirements, and recommend suitable cybersecurity architectures and solutions. • Work closely with Product Managers and technology vendors to evaluate, test, and validate proposed security solutions. • Ensure proposed solutions align with relevant Saudi cybersecurity regulations, including NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), SAMA requirements, and applicable cloud security frameworks. • Provide technical guidance throughout the presales cycle, including solution sizing, technical clarification, architecture reviews, and customer workshops. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, vendor solutions, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends. Qualifications & Experience • Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Technical Consultant, Presales Consultant, or Security Solution Architect, with relevant experience in the Saudi Arabian market. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Industry Exposure: Proven experience supporting government, large enterprise, or regulated-sector cybersecurity projects in Saudi Arabia. • Solution Architecture: Strong experience developing HLD/LLD documents, conducting technical PoCs, and preparing technical RFP responses. • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, network security, cloud security, security architecture, and related technologies. • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of NCA ECC, SAMA Cyber Security Framework, and applicable cloud security compliance requirements in Saudi Arabia. • Skills & Competencies: Excellent technical presentation, stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and customer-facing consulting skills, with the ability to engage senior IT and security decision-makers. • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PCNSE, NSE 7 (or equivalent current Fortinet certification), or CCIE Security are highly preferred. “Lead the future, start with the best.” Join Mannai TechHub in Riyadh and play a key role in designing and delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions for Saudi Arabia's leading government and enterprise organizations. Show more Show less

Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Technical Consultant, Presales Consultant, or Security Solution Architect, with relevant experience in the Saudi Arabian market. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Industry Exposure: Proven experience supporting government, large enterprise, or regulated-sector cybersecurity projects in Saudi Arabia. Solution Architecture: Strong experience developing HLD/LLD documents, conducting technical PoCs, and preparing technical RFP responses. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, network security, cloud security, security architecture, and related technologies. Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of NCA ECC, SAMA Cyber Security Framework, and applicable cloud security compliance requirements in Saudi Arabia. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PCNSE, NSE 7 (or equivalent current Fortinet certification), or CCIE Security are highly preferred.

Design enterprise cybersecurity solutions and develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with customer requirements and assigned security products. Lead technical Proof of Concepts (PoCs), product demonstrations, and solution evaluations to validate capabilities and demonstrate business value. Take ownership of technical responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including compliance matrices, solution architecture, technical documentation, and proposal preparation. Collaborate with Sales Specialists and Account Managers to present cybersecurity solutions to CISOs, IT Directors, and senior customer stakeholders. Assess customer security environments, identify technical requirements, and recommend suitable cybersecurity architectures and solutions. Work closely with Product Managers and technology vendors to evaluate, test, and validate proposed security solutions. Ensure proposed solutions align with relevant Saudi cybersecurity regulations, including NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), SAMA requirements, and applicable cloud security frameworks. Provide technical guidance throughout the presales cycle, including solution sizing, technical clarification, architecture reviews, and customer workshops. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, vendor solutions, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends.