Cyber Security Manager

National Initiative Human Resource Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

National Initiative Human Resource Company is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Manager to lead the cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, operations, and compliance across Saudi operations.

The role focuses on protecting IT and OT environments, ensuring compliance with NCA ECC, CCC, OTCC, and PDPL, and strengthening resilience through audits, incident response, and threat monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience in GRC or IT security.
• 4+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Practical experience in manufacturing IT/OT environments and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements (NCA ECC, CCC, OTCC, PDPL) and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and initiatives across Saudi operations.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee SOC activities, incident response, and threat monitoring.
• Manage internal and external cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into IT, OT, cloud, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives and coordinate incident response exercises.
• Report cybersecurity risks, incidents, and performance to senior management.
• Lead and develop the cybersecurity team, defining responsibilities and priorities.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

GRC

IT security

Manufacturing IT/OT security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Manager to lead and oversee the company's cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, operations, and compliance. The role will focus on protecting IT and OT environments, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory requirements and international standards, and strengthening the organization's overall cybersecurity resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement the cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and initiatives across Saudi operations.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations, including NCA ECC, CCC, OTCC, and PDPL.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and oversee risk mitigation plans.
• Manage internal and external cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments.
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident response, and threat monitoring.
• Manage third-party cybersecurity risks and supplier security assessments.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into IT, OT, cloud, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.
• Oversee cybersecurity protection for manufacturing environments, including IT/OT segmentation.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives and coordinate incident response and recovery exercises.
• Report cybersecurity risks, incidents, and performance to senior management.
• Lead and develop the cybersecurity team, defining responsibilities and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, GRC, or IT Security.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Practical experience in manufacturing environments and IT/OT security.
• Strong knowledge of NCA ECC, CCC, OTCC, and PDPL requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are preferred.