Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer

Taj HR; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional HR services provider is hiring for a data protection compliance role located in Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The position entails serving as the local point of contact for compliance, maintaining data processing records, and supporting privacy impact assessments. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, a basic understanding of networking and cloud security principles, and familiarity with data protection laws. This role is essential for upholding privacy standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of data protection and privacy laws.
• Familiarity with information security principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local point of contact for data protection and PDPL compliance.
• Maintain data processing records and ensure lawful processing practices.
• Support privacy impact assessments and assist in developing privacy notices.

Skills

data protection compliance

networking concepts

information security principles

cloud security fundamentals

email security awareness

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the local point of contact for data protection and PDPL compliance.
• Maintain data processing records (ROPA) and ensure lawful processing practices.
• Support privacy impact assessments (DPIA).
• Assist in developing and maintaining privacy notices and consent management mechanisms.
• Report to management and coordinate with external auditors on compliance checks.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, firewalls, VPNs)
• Familiarity with information security principles (CIA triad, access control, encryption)
• Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud)
• Exposure to ISO 27001, NCA-ECC, or PDPL frameworks (preferred)
• Basic understanding of data protection & privacy laws
• Understanding of email security, phishing awareness, and password management tools