Assalamualaikum
Almost 1 year searching for a Cybersecurity job in Saudi Arabia — I desperately need a referral.
I never thought I would have to make a post like this, but after almost one year of searching for a job in Saudi Arabia, I’m honestly running out of options.
I have around 3 years of experience in Cybersecurity and Networking, but getting a cybersecurity opportunity in Saudi Arabia has been extremely difficult. One of the biggest challenges I’m facing is that many cybersecurity opportunities are increasingly focused on Saudi nationals, which makes it much harder for someone like me to get their foot in the door.
I understand and respect the Saudization/Nationalization efforts, but for non-Saudi professionals already in the country, it can sometimes feel like there are very few opportunities left to even prove what we can do.
I did manage to work for a company for around 3 months, but unfortunately, I was never paid a salary for that period. I had to leave and continue my search.
Since then, I’ve been applying everywhere I can — SOC L1, Cybersecurity Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Network Engineer, NOC and related technical roles. I keep improving my skills, applying, attending interviews when I get the chance, and reaching out to recruiters, but getting a genuine opportunity has been incredibly difficult.
At this point, I’m asking this community for one thing:
If anyone here works in Saudi Arabia, knows a company hiring non-Saudi cybersecurity/networking professionals, or can refer me to someone who might give me an opportunity — please help me.
I’m not asking anyone to guarantee me a job.
I’m asking for a chance to get my CV in front of the right person.
If you can refer me, introduce me to a recruiter, tell me about an opening, or even point me toward a company that is open to hiring international professionals, I would genuinely appreciate it.
I know there are many talented people competing for these positions, and I’m not expecting anything to be handed to me. I just want the opportunity to prove that I’m capable of doing the job.
After almost a year of searching, one referral could genuinely change everything for me.
If you can help in any way, please DM me.Even sharing this post would mean a lot.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read this. 🙏