Director of Cybersecurity, Data Governance & Risk

Riyadh University of Arts جامعة الرياض للفنون; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) is seeking a senior cybersecurity and data governance leader to define and govern strategy, policies, and controls to protect digital assets and strengthen resilience across the institution.

You will align cybersecurity and data priorities with university objectives, oversee governance for cyber and data management, and collaborate with Digital & Technology, Risk & BCM, and academic leaders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, or a related field.
• At least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience defining security strategy, governance, and architecture in a complex environment.
• Experience with incident response, third‑party cyber risk, and IAM oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the university's cybersecurity strategy, aligning priorities, investment, and risk posture with institutional objectives.
• Establish governance structures, decision rights, and accountability forums to direct cybersecurity risk management and compliance.
• Direct performance reporting on security posture, risk trends, and control effectiveness to support executive decision making.
• Oversee the enterprise data governance framework in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity priorities into business planning and remediation efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Governance

Incident response

IAM oversight

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in cybersecurity

Master degree in cybersecurity (preferred)

Job description

Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) is seeking a senior cybersecurity and data governance leader to define and govern strategy, policies, and controls to protect digital assets and strengthen resilience across the institution.

You will align cybersecurity and data priorities with university objectives, oversee governance for cyber and data management, and collaborate with Digital & Technology, Risk & BCM, and academic leaders.