Cyber Security & Data Governance

Tamkeen Technologies; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced cybersecurity expert to manage risk and compliance frameworks. The role involves providing recommendations, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing data governance procedures. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and relevant certifications. This position offers a strategic opportunity to influence cybersecurity practices and align them with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data governance, or related domains.
• Professional security certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001, CISSP).
• Experience managing complex security risks and compliance mandates.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contain risks related to information management.
• Provide expert recommendations on cybersecurity challenges.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and coordinate procedures.
• Lead response to cybersecurity issues across functions.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance frameworks

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Tools

GRC tools

Risk analytics platforms

Job description

1. Help identify and contain risks related to information management, and foster a compliance culture.

2. Provide expert recommendations and solutions to complex cybersecurity and data governance challenges.

3. Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to identify, prioritize, and mitigate organization-wide risks.

4. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of cybersecurity and data governance procedures.

5. Lead response and resolution of business and technical cybersecurity issues across functions.

6. Lead advanced threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security architecture assessments.

7. Define and govern data classification, access controls, and lifecycle policies.

8. Lead enterprise risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and cybersecurity audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Professional security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001, CISSP) are preferred.

A. Minimum Experience :

Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, data governance, or related domains, with proven leadership in regulatory compliance and risk management.

B. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) :

Deep expertise in cybersecurity governance frameworks (e.g., NCA, ISO 27001, NIST).

Strong command of data governance, protection, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PDPL, CSA STAR).

Extensive experience in managing complex security risks, compliance mandates, and technical advisory roles.

Proven ability to influence senior leadership and shape cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals.

Effective communicator capable of bridging technical and business perspectives.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing cross-functional initiatives.

Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in developing long-term security and data governance plans.

Advanced proficiency in cybersecurity architecture, GRC tools, and risk analytics platforms.