(CISO) / Cybersecurity Manager

Premium Solutions Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a cybersecurity specialist responsible for identifying network vulnerabilities and implementing security plans according to regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor's in IT, and is fluent in both Arabic and English. This position also involves training staff and ensuring policy compliance, offering a dynamic work environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Saudi national required.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Identify network vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity plans per SAMA’s framework.
• Monitor network usage for policy compliance.
• Conduct penetration testing.
• Train staff on security best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of SAMA's cybersecurity framework

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science or IT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify network vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity plans per SAMA’s framework.
• Monitor network usage for policy compliance.
• Track emerging cyber threats.
• Conduct penetration testing.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance security.
• Document breaches and assess damage.
• Train staff on security best practices.
• Submit SAMA-required self-assessment reports.
• Establish data governance policies.
• Expand governance frameworks company-wide.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental data governance.
• Prioritize and implement data governance initiatives.
• Customize regulatory policies as needed.
• Engage stakeholders to improve data quality.
• Monitor and enhance customer data for reporting/analytics.
• Ensure data source availability.
• Submit SAMA reports on time.

Qualifications

• Saudi national.
• Bachelor’s in computer science or IT.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of SAMA’s cybersecurity framework.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.