Security Delivery Lead – Banking Sector

DXC.technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Team Lead for Security Operations in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee a team of security professionals, ensuring compliance with service agreements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This long-term opportunity requires significant experience in cybersecurity, team management, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to delivering high-quality security services in banking or heavily regulated settings.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.
• Strong understanding of security domains: network, application, data, IAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse team of security engineers.
• Act as the primary contact for client stakeholders about security operations.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of security services according to SLAs and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

F5 ASM

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Microsoft IAM platforms

Symantec

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Description:

Key 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.

  
  

• May require occasional travel within the Kingdom for coordination with branch offices or regulatory bodies.

  
  

• Compliance with local labor laws and client-specific security clearance procedures is mandatory.

  
  

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