Cyber Compliance Manager

BAE Systems .; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Riyadh is looking for a Cyber Security Professional. The role involves assessing cyber threats, handling security incidents, and leading operational management. Candidates should have a relevant IT degree and strong skills in risk assessment and communication. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health care and gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT Development Function.
• Understands business unit policies and processes.
• Demonstrates leadership in operational management.
• Clearly communicates complex ideas to broad audiences.
• Takes initiative to advance own skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, validate, and report on cyber threats.
• Prepare and handle cyber security incidents.
• Monitor network and system activity.
• Manage information systems operations for security.

Skills

Leadership in operational management

Risk assessment

Cyber security knowledge

Impactful communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Relevant IT degree

Job description

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: GG11

Location: Riyadh-HQ

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 23/10/2025

Responsibilities

• The assessment, validation and reporting of information on current and potential cyber threats to maintain an organization's situational awareness.
• The preparation for, handling of and following up of cyber security incidents, to minimize the damage to an organization and prevent recurrence.
• The monitoring of network and system activity to identify unauthorized actions by users or potential intrusion by an attacker.
• The management of an organization's information systems operations in accordance with the agreed Security Policy.
• The designing of IT systems to meet its security requirements, balancing this with its functional requirements.
• The verification that systems and processes meet the specified security requirements and that processes to verify on-going compliance are in place.
• The monitoring of compliance with agreed cyber security policies and the assessment and management of relevant risks.
• Leads on cyber security aspects of systems development and integration to function.
• Collects and analyses qualitative and quantitative cyber security data as required. Creates research reports to communicate research methodology, findings and conclusions.
• Continually seeks opportunities for functional level improvement.
• Is generally working to SFIA level 5(Ensure, Advise) some 4(Enable)
• Enhances and develops people capability within an organization to be deployed across the full range of Cyber Projects/ Programmes/ Portfolios of varying complexity and strategic importance.
• Extensive knowledge of the Cyber Career framework including with Professional institutions in order to support the broader development of the IM&T Function.

Job Requirements:

• Awareness of business unit policies and processes.
• Experience of working in an IT Development Function.
• Has a thorough understanding of recognized generic industry bodies of knowledge and specialist bodies of knowledge as necessary. Has gained a thorough knowledge of the domain of the organization. Is able to apply the knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations and actively maintains own knowledge and shares with others. Rapidly absorbs and critically assesses new information and applies it effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership in operational management.
• Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement.
• Assesses and evaluates risk.
• Takes all requirements into account when making proposals.
• Shares own knowledge and experience and encourages learning and growth.
• Advises on available standards, methods, tools, applications and processes relevant to group specialism(s) and can make appropriate choices from alternatives.
• Understands and evaluates the organizational impact of new technologies and Cyber services.
• Creatively applies innovative thinking and design practices in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
• Clearly demonstrates impactful communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.
• Learning and professional development - takes initiative to advance own skills and identify and manage development opportunities in area of responsibility.
• Security, privacy and ethics - proactively contributes to the implementation of appropriate working practices and culture.
• SFIA skills as defined in the appropriate Sub-Discipline available in the IM&T Skills Academy
• Relevant IT degree or business degree, experience in consultancy or people management position PREFERRED.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we've invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.