Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Governance

SAUDIA Airlines; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity expert to lead their cybersecurity strategy and governance. In this pivotal role, you will formulate and implement policies that align with the organization's business objectives while ensuring compliance with international standards. You will guide a team in assessing external threats and vulnerabilities, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity landscape within a dynamic organization, making a significant impact on its security posture and risk management efforts.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Tickets

Yearly bonus

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in cybersecurity with supervisory roles.
• Expertise in cybersecurity policy and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies.
• Oversee cybersecurity governance and compliance efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity Strategy

Policy Development

Risk Management

Compliance (NCA, GDPR, ISO 27001)

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Advanced English proficiency

Job description

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the cybersecurity strategy to ensure alignment with Saudia's overall business strategy and risk appetite.
• Lead the development, review, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and risk reduction across the organization.
• Oversee the cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring proper alignment between people, processes, and technologies to meet organizational security objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and advise on technology dependencies and third-party risks that fall outside of direct control, ensuring proper governance and risk mitigation plans are in place.
• Lead the organization's cybersecurity compliance efforts, including adherence international standards (e.g., NCA, GDPR, ISO 27001), and respond to audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to support cybersecurity program planning, maturity assessments, and roadmap development in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the use of cyber threat intelligence and analytics to proactively assess external threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and advise leadership on appropriate actions.
• Support the integration and governance of cyber defense data (e.g., IDS, logs, traffic) into risk assessments and decision-making processes. Refocus efforts from purely technical response to strategic governance.
• Guide and mentor team members involved in cybersecurity governance functions, promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related discipline is required
• Advanced English language proficiency is required.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of eleven years work experience with at least five of which in a relevant function and four years in supervisory roles.

Benefit:

• Medical Insurance
• Tickets
• Yearly bonus