Cybersecurity Director: Strategy, Risk & Incident Leadership

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Director in Saudi Arabia to lead the organization’s cybersecurity function, develop strategies, and manage risk and compliance across critical assets and services.

The role requires extensive governance, incident management, and executive communication with senior stakeholders. You will build and mentor the cybersecurity team and drive awareness programs while aligning with Saudi regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and incident management.
• Advanced knowledge of Saudi and international cybersecurity frameworks and controls.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent are preferred.
• Proven leadership and engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, risk management, decision-making, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Cybersecurity Strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Establish and oversee policies, standards, procedures, and controls across the organization.
• Lead risk management activities including identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring.
• Oversee protection of information systems, networks, data, and assets against threats.
• Lead incident response readiness and oversee response, recovery, and post-incident improvements.
• Oversee vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation programs.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations, frameworks, controls, and requirements.
• Oversee risk assessments related to third-party vendors and partners.
• Define KPIs and KRIs and report cybersecurity risk and performance to senior management.
• Develop and oversee cybersecurity awareness programs to strengthen security culture.
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk Management, and Internal Audit for integrated security.
• Build, lead, and develop the cybersecurity team and leadership capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Incident management

Governance & compliance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

Confidential Government is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Director in Saudi Arabia to lead the organization’s cybersecurity function, develop strategies, and manage risk and compliance across critical assets and services.

The role requires extensive governance, incident management, and executive communication with senior stakeholders. You will build and mentor the cybersecurity team and drive awareness programs while aligning with Saudi regulations.