Chief Information Security Officer

Foreground.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground. is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance across critical platforms.

The role will oversee governance, security architecture, and incident response, ensuring alignment with national standards and regulatory requirements. The CISO will advise the board on cyber risk and resilience, manage third-party security providers, and lead internal security teams.

Qualifications

• Senior cybersecurity leadership experience in regulated or enterprise environments.
• Strong exposure to risk frameworks, compliance, and security operations.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or similar regulatory markets is highly preferred.
• Industry certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance.
• Oversee security architecture, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Advise executive leadership and the board on cyber risk and resilience.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Executive communication

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a digital-first organisation operating critical platforms with high data sensitivity and regulatory oversight. Cybersecurity is a strategic priority for the business.

The Role

The Chief Information Security Officer will lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance. This role will oversee security architecture, governance frameworks, and incident response. A key mandate will be aligning cybersecurity posture with regulatory and national standards. The CISO will advise executive leadership and the board on cyber risk and resilience. The role will also manage third-party security providers and internal security teams.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must have senior cybersecurity leadership experience within regulated or enterprise environments. Strong exposure to risk frameworks, compliance, and security operations is essential. Experience in Saudi Arabia or similar regulatory markets is highly preferred. The ideal profile combines technical depth with executive communication skills. Industry certifications are strongly valued.