Security Delivery Lead – Banking Sector

DXC Technology; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead a diverse team, ensuring high-quality delivery of security services. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity, including 5 years in leadership. Candidates must be Saudi Nationals, fluent in Arabic and English, to comply with local regulations. The position is on-site in Riyadh, offering a long-term engagement focused on operational efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in cybersecurity, 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing dispersed teams and multi-vendor environments.
• Proven track record in managed security for regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a security operations team.
• Coordinate incident response and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and frameworks.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

F5 ASM

Palo Alto

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team comprising: Security Compliance Officer; L2 / L3 F5 Application Security Engineers; Lead Network Security Engineer; L3 Network Security Engineer; L2 Network Security Engineers; L3 IAM & PKI Engineer; L2 IAM & PKI Engineers; L3 Data and Endpoint Security Engineers; L2 Data and Endpoint Security Engineers
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders for all security operations and delivery matters.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of security services as per the agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Coordinate and manage team schedules, deliverables, and performance reviews.
• Lead incident response coordination, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and reporting efforts when required.
• Oversee compliance with internal security policies, client security policies, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SAMA, NCA ECC).
• Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency across all security disciplines.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, mentoring, and skill development within the team.
• Provide regular delivery updates, risk assessments, and reporting to client and internal management.
• Collaborate with other business units, project managers, and technology leaders to ensure integrated security support across the client’s environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.
• Strong understanding of security domains: network, application, data, IAM, and endpoint security.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multi-vendor environments.
• Proven track record of delivering managed security services in banking or highly regulated environments.
• Saudi National Only

Desired Skills and Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, PMP, or ITIL are highly desirable.
• Technical certifications across security platforms such as:
• F5 ASM, BIG-IP, or Advanced WAF
• Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower
• Microsoft, SailPoint, or similar IAM platforms
• Symantec, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, and ISO 27001.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in Arabic & English

Working Conditions

• Location: On-site at client premises in Saudi Arabia.
• Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, full-time (typical business hours), with availability for escalations or incidents as needed.
• Duration: Long-term engagement, with potential for extension based on performance and client satisfaction.
• Travel: May require occasional travel within the Kingdom for coordination with branch offices or regulatory bodies.
• Compliance: Compliance with local labor laws and client-specific security clearance procedures is mandatory.

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