Access Control and Cryptography Manager

SAB; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Access Control and Cryptography Manager to oversee access management and cryptographic policies. This role involves collaboration with various departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing security practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security and relevant experience in a regulated sector.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in an enterprise scale organization, preferably in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination for access management and user provisioning.
• Define and implement control mechanisms for access rights.
• Develop and oversee access management and cryptographic policies.

Skills

Access Management

Cryptography

Information Security

User Provisioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Job description

Job Title: Access Control and Cryptography Manager

Department: Risk

Job Location: Riyadh

Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Core Responsibility:

• Lead the coordination with various bank departments to gather required information related to access management and user provisioning.
• Define and implement effective control mechanisms to govern access rights, monitor authority delegations, and ensure periodic reviews of user profiles across all systems.
• Develop, review, and oversee the implementation of access management and cryptographic policies, standards and controls (e.g., encryption, hashing, digital signatures), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure policies enforce secure key management and cryptographic practices across all relevant systems and platforms.
• Manage the definition, maintenance, and review of user access and access matrices across all systems and applications.
• Review and enhance onboarding processes for new employees, including the setup of user accounts, passwords, and access controls.
• Collaborate with business units during systems implementations or upgrades to define cryptographic keys and access requirements.
• Assess user access controls during UAT and on periodic bases to ensure compliance with the policy.
• Supervising the security activities related to SARIE/RTGS system, including managing access, issuing RTGS cards, annual certification renewal, to assure compliance with SAMA and Saudi Payment guidelines

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or any equivalent major.
• Written and spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred.
• Around 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in an enterprise scale organization; preferably in the finance or similarly regulated sector