Cyber Trust Director - IAM, PAM & Data Security (MENA)

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary cybersecurity leader to build and lead the Cyber Trust practice across MENA. This role involves defining and executing strategies for trusted digital transformation, overseeing large-scale IAM/PAM implementations, and providing executive guidance on security transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, specifically in Identity and Access Management, and proven success in leading large-scale programs across multiple technologies. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a culture of diverse and inclusive collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience focused on IAM/PAM.
• Demonstrated leadership in national or enterprise-scale IAM programs.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust and modern authentication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Cyber Trust strategy across MENA.
• Oversee IAM / PAM program implementations from strategy to execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to CISOs and regulators.

Skills

Leadership presence

IAM / PAM implementations

Data Security

Business acumen

Communication skills

Visionary leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SailPoint

CyberArk

Microsoft Entra

Okta

ForgeRock

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary cybersecurity leader to build and lead the Cyber Trust practice across MENA. This role involves defining and executing strategies for trusted digital transformation, overseeing large-scale IAM/PAM implementations, and providing executive guidance on security transformation. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, specifically in Identity and Access Management, and proven success in leading large-scale programs across multiple technologies. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a culture of diverse and inclusive collaboration.