GRC Specialist - Information Security

Jafeer Technologies; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Riyadh is seeking a GRC Specialist to engage in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance activities. The role involves participating in IT audit processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and assisting auditors. Ideal candidates will have strong independence, communication skills, and a solid understanding of project management methodologies. Frequent travel within Saudi Arabia may be required.

Qualifications

• High level of independence, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to document and articulate technical details clearly.
• Skilled at engaging with clients, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IT Risk Management & Business continuity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IT Audit and Risk controls.
• Assist external auditors by providing access to information.

Skills

Independence and integrity

Project management methodologies

Technical documentation

Client engagement

Communication abilities

Job description

GRC Specialist's job is to participate in information security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Engagements within Jafeer and for Jafeer Customers.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in various IT Risk Management & Business continuity initiatives.


• Ensuring that requirements in IT Audit, Standard, Policy, Compliance and Risk controls are met.


• Ensure external auditors have the access and information they need to complete their audit successfully.


• Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs with select personnel and document and assess business processes and information systems to determine the adequacy of the control environment.


• Demonstrate well IT auditing based on industry best practices and regulations.

Skills

• Demonstrates a high level of independence, integrity, and confidentiality, with the ability to independently develop and deliver presentations, as well as respond to inquiries.


• Shows an understanding and application of fundamental project management methodologies.


• Capable of documenting and articulating technical details clearly and succinctly. Exceptionally organized, with the ability to multitask, handle simultaneous deadlines, and effectively contribute to and lead teams.


• Skilled at engaging with clients, both internal and external.


• Possesses outstanding communication abilities.


• This job might require frequent traveling within Saudi Arabia and sometimes outside of Saudi Arabia