Cybersecurity Director

NOZOM; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Director to lead their security portfolio. This role involves developing strategic initiatives for revenue growth, managing customer relations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in information security, with relevant certifications preferred. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Proven track record in P&L management and strategic planning.
• Excellent understanding of compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
• Achieve revenue and profit targets in cybersecurity.
• Oversee design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Strong technical depth

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Customer engagement

Technical oversight

Team management

Risk compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 LA

Tools

SOC / SIEM / SOAR

Cloud security certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

We\'re Hiring: Cybersecurity Director

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Director to lead our security portfolio, drive revenue growth, and shape the strategic roadmap of our cybersecurity business.

If you\'re a proven leader with strong technical depth and a commercial mindset, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership
   • Develop and execute the organization\'s cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals & market needs
   • Define portfolio roadmap (services, solutions, products)
   • Own the business unit P&L, forecasting, pricing, and cost structure
   • Stay updated on regulations, trends, and emerging threats
2. Sales & Revenue Ownership
   • Achieve annual cybersecurity revenue and profit targets
   • Support sales team in pre‑sales, proposals, client presentations, and RFP responses
   • Identify upsell/cross‑sell opportunities and strategic accounts
   • Build go‑to‑market plans and partnerships (OEMs, MSSPs, etc.)
3. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Act as a trusted advisor for C‑level customers
   • Translate technical risks into business language
   • Ensure high customer satisfaction and retention
   • Represent the company in government, regulatory, and industry engagements
4. Technical & Delivery Oversight
   • Oversee design, implementation, and ongoing operation of cybersecurity solutions
   • Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, SAMA, DGA, etc.
   • Lead security assessments, governance programs, SOC, incident response, and managed services
   • Define architecture and solution standards
5. Team Management & Leadership
   • Lead, mentor, and develop cybersecurity teams (presales, operations, consulting, SOC, red team, etc.)
   • Recruit top talent and build a high‑performance culture
   • Manage vendors, partners, and service providers
6. Risk, Compliance & Governance
   • Ensure internal compliance and risk posture
   • Support audits, regulations, and certifications (ISO, SOC, NCA ECC, etc.)
   • Develop security policies, playbooks, and governance structure

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 LA, or equivalent
• Cloud security certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP) are a plus
• MBA or business background is a strong advantage

Technical Knowledge

Must understand and have hands‑on or leadership‑level knowledge in:

• SOC / SIEM / SOAR
• Endpoint & email security
• Identity & access management
• Cloud & Zero Trust security
• OT / IoT security
• Data security / DLP
• Red/Blue/Purple team operations
• Incident response & forensics
• Risk management & compliance frameworks