Cybersecurity Governance & Application Security Lead

Elm Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Company in Riyadh seeks a Manager to lead cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance across the organization. You will set strategy, oversee controls, and drive maturity to protect information assets and operations.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage risk assessments, ensure regulatory alignment, and report on performance and improvements. A strong background in security operations, policy development, and incident oversight is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certifications in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, governance, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and governance within the assigned scope.
• Oversee risk assessments and validate key risks, gaps, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards; support audit readiness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to drive cybersecurity maturity and enable business delivery.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance & risk management

Compliance & regulatory

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Cybersecurity certifications preferred

Job description

Elm Company in Riyadh seeks a Manager to lead cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance across the organization. You will set strategy, oversee controls, and drive maturity to protect information assets and operations.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage risk assessments, ensure regulatory alignment, and report on performance and improvements. A strong background in security operations, policy development, and incident oversight is required.