Security Apps Lead

ntt data, inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Security Apps Lead to develop and manage the organization's information security program. You will align security strategy with business objectives, coordinate risk assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a robust security posture.

You will lead security initiatives, implement monitoring tools, oversee audits, and communicate findings to senior leadership while fostering a proactive, compliant, and innovative security

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Solid understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with non-technical stakeholders.
• Developing team management skills to lead a diverse security team.
• Good problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational management in the implementation of an organization-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Maintains and implements information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organization, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
• Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
• Coordinates the execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
• Ensures company's compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Assists with assessing and selecting and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect company digital assets.
• Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and providing regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organization's security posture.
• Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Provides guidance, management to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.

Skills

Security frameworks

Security technologies

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cybersecurity certifications (preferred)

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Security Apps Lead is a developing management role, responsible for operationally managing organizational information security program(s). This role plays an important role in managing the implementation of company security and governance strategy, frameworks, policies, and practices enabling a risk-free and scalable business operations. The Security Apps Lead collaborates with cross functional teams, and management, and other stakeholders to maintain a robust and proactive information security posture whilst fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Provides operational management in the implementation of an organization-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Maintains and implements information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organization, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
• Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
• Coordinates the execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
• Ensures company's compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Assists with assessing and selecting and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect company digital assets.
• Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and providing regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organization's security posture.
• Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Provides guidance, management to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Developing team management skills to lead and motivate a diverse security team.
• Good problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Good business acumen and the ability to align security activities with overall security strategic objectives.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or a technology-related field required (e.g., computer science, information technology, etc.).
• Related Cybersecurity, risk management and data privacy certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CEH.

Required experience

• Solid experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT roles in a global organization.
• Solid experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management.
• Solid experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best in class development practices.
• Solid experience with Cloud computing / Elastic computing across virtualized environments.
• Solid experience in risk management, compliance and regulatory requirements related to information security.
• Solid experience working with national and international regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SOX, EU GDPR, CCPA and PCI DSS.
• Solid experience and working knowledge of the following areas of technical expertise - information policy formulation, information security management, business risk management, IT risk assessment and management, IT continuity management, IT governance formulation, and organizational change management, IT financial management and IT audit.

Workplace type

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.