IT Consultant Cybersecurity - Platinion

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Platinion IT Consultant in Riyadh, where you'll shape the digital transformation of leading organizations. This role focuses on developing innovative cybersecurity strategies, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing security measures for operational technology environments. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and drive real innovation. With a supportive environment that fosters growth and development, you'll have the opportunity to excel in your career while making a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Continuous development incentives

Supportive environment

Training programs

Feedback culture

Travel support

Knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant IT consulting experience.
• Proven experience in building cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape the digital transformation of leading companies.
• Help clients develop effective cybersecurity programs.
• Assess cybersecurity posture and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Consulting

Risk Management

Technical Solutions

Digital Transformation

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Informatics

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

ISO 27001 LA/LI

Job description

Who We Are

Platinion Profile:

Join BCG 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 highly customized solutions for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial—nimble and innovative, with cross-functional teams and vendor independence. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence.

We support our clients’ digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, risk management, and financial engineering. Together with BCG, our interdisciplinary team of technical experts enables customized solutions and accelerates delivery through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. Founded in 2000 in Germany, BCG Platinion now has a global presence with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

About us

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders to tackle their most important challenges and opportunities. Since 1963, BCG has been a pioneer in business strategy. Today, we help clients with total transformation—driving change, enabling growth, building competitive advantage, and delivering bottom-line impact. We believe organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse teams bring deep industry expertise and perspectives to spark change, delivering solutions through management consulting, technology, design, ventures, and purpose-driven initiatives. We operate in a collaborative model that spans all levels of client organizations, ensuring results that enable clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Platinion IT Consultant, you will:

• Shape the digital transformation of leading companies, balancing technical solutions with client needs
• Help clients develop effective cybersecurity programs aligned with organizational goals
• Assess cybersecurity posture and develop mitigation strategies
• Define strategic cybersecurity objectives and design initiatives to achieve them
• Develop innovative solutions using emerging technologies to address threats
• Communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders at all levels
• Stay informed of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies
• Develop risk management frameworks and conduct risk assessments
• Implement security measures for operational technology (OT) environments
• Assess vulnerabilities in OT systems and develop security strategies for IT and OT convergence

What You'll Bring

• A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, informatics, or related fields
• 3-5 years of relevant IT consulting experience
• Strategic technical and management expertise, including:
• Analysis and evaluation of IT architectures
• Digitization of business processes
• Evaluation and feasibility of technical solutions
• IT management organizational and procedural aspects
• Business case development
• Proven experience in building cybersecurity programs for large organizations
• Expertise in cybersecurity best practices and standards
• Enthusiasm for tackling digital challenges and developing solutions
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary and global teams
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CSSP, ISO 27001 LA/LI are advantageous

Additional info

Growth Opportunities:

We offer continuous development incentives in a supportive environment. Daily challenges and a talented team foster growth. Our training programs, feedback culture, and modern structures help you focus and excel. We support travel, back-office needs, and knowledge sharing to help you thrive beyond your case work.

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