Manager - Cloud Security

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a skilled Manager - Cloud Security to enhance cloud security initiatives. This role involves leading security strategies, managing risks, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust cloud environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cloud security and leadership experience.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in information security, focusing on cloud security.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Certifications like CCSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement cloud security strategies and architectures.
• Oversee cloud security monitoring and incident response.
• Implement IAM and security automation in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Incident Response

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is actively searching for a skilled Manager - Cloud Security to join our innovative team. As a Manager in this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to lead and enhance our cloud security initiatives, ensuring our cloud environments are robust, resilient, and secure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and manage risk effectively within our cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Security Strategy & Architecture:
• Define and implement cloud security strategies aligned with business and compliance needs.
• Design and enforce secure cloud architectures and best practices for GCP and multi-cloud environments.
• Security Operations & Incident Management
• Oversee cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Implement SIEM, CSPM, and workload protection solutions to mitigate security risks.
• Compliance, Risk, and Governance
• Understand compliances and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, etc.).
• Expertise in risk assessments and drive remediation efforts for security gaps.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Implement strong IAM, PAM, and Zero Trust principles.
• Manage service accounts, workload identities, and access control mechanisms.
• DevSecOps & Security Automation
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and automate security policy enforcement.
• Implement security testing for code ,application and vulnerability management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on cloud security.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architectures and controls across various cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with risk management frameworks and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments.
• Exceptional leadership abilities and experience managing security teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or similar credentials are a plus.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve in high-pressure situations.

Join Qiddiya's team and enjoy a dynamic work environment that offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a significant impact as our future Playmaker !