IT Consultant Cybersecurity - Platinion

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BCG Platinion as an IT Consultant in Riyadh and play a crucial role in transforming major companies’ digital operations. You will assess cybersecurity postures, develop innovative solutions, and help implement strategies within interdisciplinary teams, contributing to the cybersecurity landscape in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Individual training offers

Open feedback culture

Comprehensive Knowledge Center

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT Consulting.
• Proven track record of building cybersecurity programs.
• Expertise in cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape the digital transformation of globally leading companies.
• Enable clients to build effective cybersecurity programs.
• Define strategic cybersecurity ambitions and design initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technical analysis

Risk management

Education

Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CSSP

ISO 27001 LA/LI

Job description

Who We Are

Platinion Profile:

JoinBCG Platinion’s Riyadh office in tackling the core IT issues of leading global companies. You’ll deploy customized platforms, architectures, strategies, and organizations to unlock the digital potential of our clients and drive real innovation.

As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-Generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial – nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence.

We support our clients’ total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion’s interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. BCG Platinion was founded in 2000 in Germany to add deep technical expertise to Boston Consulting Group’s existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America and most recently in the Middle East.

About us
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Platinion IT Consultant, you will;

• Shape the digital transformation of globally leading companies while balancing overarching technical solutions and individual client circumstances
• Enable your clients to build effective cybersecurity programs in line with their organizational goals
• Assess your clients’ cybersecurity posture and build mitigation strategies to close gaps
• Define strategic cybersecurity ambitions and design technical and non-technical initiatives to deliver them
• Develop innovative solutions and employ emerging technologies to combat diverse cybersecurity threats
• Communicate complex security concepts to client stakeholders across all levels
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to inform strategic initiatives
• Develop risk management frameworks and methodologies tailored to organizational needs
• Conduct risk assessments and build mitigation strategies in line with your client’s risk profile
• Establish effective risk monitoring to prioritize mitigation efforts
• Develop and implement security measures tailored to operational technology (OT) environments
• Conduct thorough security assessments of OT systems to identify vulnerabilities and risks
• Develop integrated security strategies for converging IT and OT environments

What You'll Bring

• You have a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, (business) informatics, or a related discipline
• You have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT Consulting
• Strategic technology and management know-how
  o Technical analysis and evaluation of IT architectures

  o Digitization of business processes

  o Evaluation of technical solutions and their feasibility

  o Handling of organizational and procedural aspects of IT management

  o Development of business cases

• You have a proven track record of building cybersecurity programs for large and complex organizations

• You are an expert on cybersecurity best practices and standards

• You enjoy tackling complex digital challenges and are enthusiastic about developing and sharing solutions

• You feel comfortable in interdisciplinary teams and global contexts

• Formal qualifications in cybersecurity, for example

  o CISSP

  o CISM

  o CISA

  o CSSP

  o ISO 27001 LA/LI

Additional info

How you can Grow with us:

We guarantee constant new development incentives in an open and rewarding work environment. You'll face challenges every day together with a dedicated team of talented colleagues. Individual training offers and a culture of open feedback will provide the framework you need to explore and perfect your own strengths. Our modern structures enable you to stay focused. This includes easy travel booking, our excellent back-office support and a comprehensive Knowledge Center. We cultivate a strong and close team network from which you will also profit beyond your case work.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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