GRC Specialist

Managed; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed.sa is seeking a motivated GRC Specialist to support a cybersecurity project based in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will have experience in governance, risk, and compliance, with a focus on cybersecurity risk management.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, and supporting audits and documentation. Bachelor’s degree required; 1.5–3 years of GRC experience preferred; full-time on-site in Jeddah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 1.5–3 years of relevant GRC experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with risk assessments and risk management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NCA ECC, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, NIST CSF).
• Full-time on-site in Jeddah; ability to join quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and document identified risks.
• Maintain risk registers, treatment plans, and follow-up actions.
• Support the development and review of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assess compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Collect, organize, and review compliance evidence.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation activities and follow up with relevant teams.
• Support internal and external cybersecurity audits and assessments.

Skills

GRC

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

ISO 31000

Job description

Job Description

Managed.sa is seeking a motivated GRC Specialist to support a cybersecurity project based in Jeddah.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with a strong interest in cybersecurity risk management. This role requires working closely with business and technical stakeholders to assess risks, maintain compliance documentation, and support the implementation of cybersecurity controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and document identified risks.


• Maintain risk registers, treatment plans, and follow-up actions.


• Support the development and review of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.


• Assess compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.


• Identify control gaps and recommend appropriate remediation actions.


• Collect, organize, and review compliance evidence.


• Prepare risk and compliance reports for management and project stakeholders.


• Monitor remediation activities and follow up with relevant teams.


• Support internal and external cybersecurity audits and assessments.


• Coordinate with business, IT, cybersecurity, and project stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Approximately 1.5-3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity GRC.


• Practical experience in cybersecurity risk assessment and risk management.


• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as:




• NCA ECC


• ISO 27001


• ISO 31000


• NIST Cybersecurity Framework




• Strong documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and follow up on multiple risk and compliance activities.


• Professional certifications in GRC, cybersecurity, or risk management are preferred.


• Availability to work full-time on-site in Jeddah.


• Candidates who can join within a short timeframe will be prioritized.