Cybersecurity Co-Op Training - Builders Program

About us

Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in the region and partners with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA and Amazon, as well as small and medium businesses.

Tamara is Saudi Arabia’s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others. The company operates from its headquarters in Riyadh, with additional regional and global support offices.

About Tamara's Builders Program – Undergraduate Track

This program elevates exceptional Saudi graduates into future leaders. It is a comprehensive and hands-on experience designed to accelerate your growth.

You will work with an executive mentor to help tackle company-wide initiatives with key stakeholders and gain professional development while handling live business challenges and making a mark from day one. Successful completion of this program will lead to internal opportunities based on performance.

If you have a brilliant academic track record, are a proactive problem-solver, and are ready to push boundaries while executing with precision; this is the program for you!

Your role

As a Cybersecurity Intern/Co-Op, you’ll support Tamara’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. You’ll help monitor security practices, assess vulnerabilities, and contribute to security awareness initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about cybersecurity who wants to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fintech environment, working closely with experts in risk, IT, and compliance.

Your responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices across the company
• Support the team in tracking and documenting security incidents and responses
• Help perform basic vulnerability assessments or security checks under supervision
• Contribute to third-party risk reviews by supporting vendor security assessments
• Research emerging cyber threats, trends, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in preparing cybersecurity awareness content and internal training materials
• Help maintain records of security audits, penetration tests, and risk assessments
• Participate in internal discussions on improving our security posture and resilience

Your expertise

Experience:

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Academic projects or internships related to cybersecurity, IT security, or GRC are a plus

Skills:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (e.g., CIA triad, access control, encryption)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools or concepts such as firewalls, endpoint protection, or SIEM
• Strong research and documentation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive data with integrity and discretion
• Good written and verbal communication (English required; Arabic is a plus)

Attributes:

• Proactive and accountable with a strong sense of integrity
• Curious and eager to explore the intersection of fintech and regulation
• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented
• Team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Passionate about building ethical, scalable, and compliant business practices

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.