Head - Cybersecurity

Computer World International Co. Ltd. W.L.L.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead and grow their Cybersecurity business. The role involves managing a sales and technical team, achieving profit targets, and expanding the client base across KSA. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT sales and cybersecurity, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of IT solution/application sales experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Cybersecurity Department and creating opportunities.
• Achieving department gross profit and related targets.
• Maintaining relationships with senior decision-makers.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Cybersecurity

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Business

Tools

Networking & Security Products

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Any Graduation

Nationality

Any GCC National, Indian, Sri Lankan

Male

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The role involves managing and growing the Cybersecurity business across all market segments in KSA:

• Leading the Cybersecurity Department and creating opportunities for offerings related to Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Single Sign-On, Multi-factor Authentication, Micro-Segmentation, Network Access Control (NAC), Email Protection, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), End Point Security, etc.
• Identifying new business opportunities in various territories within KSA, including Khobar, Riyadh, and Jeddah.
• Orchestrating sales, deployment, and gross profit attainment. Collaborating with partner resources to grow revenue, secure strategic wins, and ensure successful deployment with high customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Achieving department gross profit and related targets.
• Generating new opportunities and expanding the account base for technologies under the CWI Security division portfolio.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing a sales and technical team.
• Ensuring project delivery by liaising with delivery partners and managing project ownership.
• Maintaining relationships with senior decision-makers inside customer accounts, managing revenue and growth objectives, and ensuring customer and partner satisfaction.
• Understanding customer business needs and communicating them effectively to internal and delivery teams.
• Having a passion for innovative technology sales and a willingness to learn new cybersecurity concepts and technologies.
• Undertaking relevant sales and pre-sales certifications.
• Adapting to multicultural environments, demonstrating problem-solving skills, and working under pressure.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 18 years of IT solution/application sales experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Mandatory:
• Extensive client network in the local market, with the ability to open new customer doors and willingness to travel across the country.
• Specialized knowledge in networking & security products and cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience in team management/leadership is preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Business is desirable.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred.

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