Cybersecurity Manager – Government Sector (Saudi Arabia)

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the organization’s cybersecurity program and manage a team responsible for implementing policies, controls, and risk mitigation across multiple domains.

The role requires coordinating risk assessments, overseeing vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance with national frameworks while guiding security practices and awareness initiatives. Experience in government environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity leadership or workstream management.
• Practical experience in risk management, security operations or compliance.
• Familiarity with Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority requirements and frameworks.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and implementation plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate cybersecurity risk assessments and track mitigation plans with stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of security controls across systems, networks, apps, and cloud services.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities and remediation.
• Coordinate security monitoring, incident response, and recovery activities with internal teams and service providers.
• Review access controls and periodic access reviews.
• Assess cybersecurity requirements for new projects and third-party services.
• Maintain compliance evidence and support audits; track corrective actions.
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness activities and promote secure practices.
• Monitor service provider performance and report cybersecurity risks, incidents, compliance, and KPIs.
• Supervise assigned team members and external resources.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Cybersecurity risk management

Security operations & incidentresponse

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Translate security requirements into a

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Job description

Confidential Government in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the organization’s cybersecurity program and manage a team responsible for implementing policies, controls, and risk mitigation across multiple domains.

The role requires coordinating risk assessments, overseeing vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance with national frameworks while guiding security practices and awareness initiatives. Experience in government environments is advantageous.