Cyber Security & Resilience Consultant

-; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a Cyber Security & Resilience Consultant to enhance cyber resilience for government and private entities. This role requires a strong background in risk management and cyber security with 3-5 years of related experience. The ideal candidate will develop strategies aligned with Saudi regulations and global standards, ensuring organizational resilience to cyber threats. Attractive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for dependents

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid work solutions

Transportation & housing allowances

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cyber security, risk management, or resilience consulting.
• Proven track record in disaster recovery and incident response planning.
• Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyber resilience strategies.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and gap analyses.
• Advise on regulatory compliance with Saudi frameworks.

Skills

Cyber resilience

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Incident response planning

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

ISO 22301

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Cyber Security & Resilience Consultant in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security & Resilience Consultant with a strong background in cyber security, risk management, and business resilience to support projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role involves advising government entities, critical infrastructure providers, and private organizations on enhancing their cyber resilience, compliance, and incident preparedness in line with Saudi regulations (NCA, SAMA, CITC, etc.) and global standards.

The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge with strategic advisory skills, supporting digital transformation programs, resilience frameworks, and large‑scale infrastructure initiatives across the Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyber resilience strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps tailored to client needs and aligned with NCA ECC/OTCC , SAMA, CITC, ISO 27001, NIST, and other regional/global standards.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, maturity assessments, and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and resilience gaps.
• Support clients in incident response planning, crisis management, and recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity in case of disruptions.
• Advise on regulatory compliance with Saudi‑specific frameworks such as NCA ECC, SAMA Cyber Security Framework, CITC Cloud Regulations, and sectoral guidelines.
• Lead cyber resilience workshops, tabletop exercises, and awareness sessions for client stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, and business teams to design integrated resilience solutions for critical national infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic input on cyber resilience in smart cities, mega‑projects, and digital transformation initiatives within KSA.
• Develop policies, standards, and operating procedures covering cyber resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and market growth activities within the Saudi cyber security domain.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years of experience in cyber security, risk management, or resilience consulting (preferably within the GCC / KSA market).
• Proven track record in cyber resilience, business continuity management, disaster recovery, and incident response planning.
• Strong understanding of Saudi regulatory frameworks: NCA, SAMA, CITC, MCIT, etc.
• Knowledge of global standards and frameworks: ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27005 , IEC 62443, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, financial services, government, or mega‑project sectors is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to engage senior government and corporate executives.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CBCI, CEH or equivalent.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred but not mandatory.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference.

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are Scommitted to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.