IT Governance and Projects Principal Analyst

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Dhahran Compound is seeking an IT Governance and Projects Principal Analyst. This role involves supporting the implementation of IT compliance policies and overseeing audits. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Information Security or related fields, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential. The position is based in Saudi Arabia and offers opportunities for collaboration across departments for compliance improvement.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in IT compliance or audit functions.
• Understanding of IT risk, controls, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce IT compliance policies and standards.
• Conduct and manage regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with departments for policy awareness.
• Document compliance findings and support remediation.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory readiness.
• Support continuous improvement of compliance practices.

Skills

Knowledge of compliance frameworks

Documentation skills

Effective communication

Familiarity with audit processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, or related field

Job description

Overview:

The IT Governance and Projects Principal Analyst supports the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of IT compliance policies and controls across the organization. The role ensures that IT systems and processes comply with regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements through regular assessments, documentation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce IT compliance policies and standards across systems and teams.
• Conduct and manage regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure policy awareness and adherence.
• Document compliance findings and support remediation efforts.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory readiness and audit preparedness.
• Support continuous improvement of compliance practices.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, or related field.

Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in IT compliance or audit functions.
• Understanding of IT risk, controls, and regulatory environments.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and policies.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborator.
• Familiarity with audit processes and risk management.