Head of Cyber Security & SAMA Compliance

Salla; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

PayLink is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across payments platforms and technology infrastructure.

The candidate should have 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in SAMA-licensed financial institutions or FinTech, with hands-on experience implementing SAMA CSF, managing security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Saudi nationality is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in SAMA-licensed financial institutions, banks, PSPs, or FinTech in Saudi Arabia.
• Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining SAMA CSF controls.
• Experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance (GRC) with audits and remediation.
• Experience leading SOC, security operations, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, and incident response.
• Manage network, application, and infrastructure security controls and SDLC integration.
• Coordinate vulnerability management, testing, and remediation tracking.
• Lead security initiatives, report KPIs, and communicate posture to senior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / Information Security / CS / IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

PayLink is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across payments platforms and technology infrastructure.

The candidate should have 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in SAMA-licensed financial institutions or FinTech, with hands-on experience implementing SAMA CSF, managing security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity initiatives.