Senior Cyber GRC Specialist (Saudi National)

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance professional to support our clients in the Saudi market. The role emphasizes adherence to national standards and collaboration with SITE teams in a multi-stakeholder environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of GRC experience, strong communication, and the ability to articulate complex concepts with discretion and diplomacy, in a fast-paced, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity-related field.
• Minimum 4+ years in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
• Saudi national due to nationality requirement.
• Familiarity with Saudi frameworks (ECC, CSCC, DCC, CCC, OTCC, NCS, NDMO, PDPL) and international standards (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Certifications preferred: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer, GCCC, CISSP, CISM, CISA; candidates pursuing certifications welcome.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

GRC knowledge

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / Information Systems / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

Accenture Middle East is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance professional to support our clients in the Saudi market. The role emphasizes adherence to national standards and collaboration with SITE teams in a multi-stakeholder environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of GRC experience, strong communication, and the ability to articulate complex concepts with discretion and diplomacy, in a fast-paced, professional setting.