Cybersecurity Manager

CYBER سايبر; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job description

Cybersecurity Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia-Jededah

Experience: 5–12 Years

Industry: Cybersecurity / Information Security

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of technical expertise, hands‑on operational experience, and leadership capabilities, with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity programs across complex environments.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can also operate at a deep technical level, lead security teams, and work closely with executive leadership, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust cybersecurity posture and compliance with local and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end cybersecurity operations, including SOC, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve information security frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee risk assessments, penetration testing, and security assessments, ensuring timely remediation.
• Manage and respond to cyber incidents, leading investigations, root cause analysis, and post‑incident reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NCA, ISO 27001, NIST, SAMA, PCI-DSS).
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage security tools and technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, IAM, etc.).
• Prepare executive‑level security reports, dashboards, and risk summaries.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–12 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
• Strong hands‑on technical background in:
• Security Operations (SOC)
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics
• Network & Cloud Security
• Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
• Proven experience in security architecture and security controls design.
• Solid understanding of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).
• Experience working with enterprise and government environments is a strong plus.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

• CISSP (Required or Strongly Preferred)
• CISM or CISACEH / OSCP / GPEN
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Cloud Security certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP Security) are a plus
• Any NCA‑related or local regulatory certifications are a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Master’s degree is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work with a leading cybersecurity organization in the region
• Engage in high‑impact, national‑level and enterprise cybersecurity projects
• Continuous learning, certification support, and career growth
• Collaborative, innovative, and professional work environment