Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Salt Search Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant in Saudi Arabia. This role involves conducting cybersecurity maturity assessments and developing strategies to strengthen organizational security postures. Applicants should have extensive experience in advisory and GRC practices. The position offers a negotiable salary with a contract type for employment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or risk management.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity assessments and strategy design.
• Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity maturity assessments across industries.
• Develop tailored cybersecurity strategies and frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

Advisory skills

Governance risk compliance (GRC)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant with strong expertise in advisory, consulting, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting cybersecurity maturity assessments, designing strategies, and developing actionable roadmaps to strengthen organizational security postures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cybersecurity maturity assessments across diverse industry sectors.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps tailored to client needs.
• Provide advisory services on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) best practices.
• Support clients in aligning cybersecurity initiatives with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations with senior stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or risk management roles.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity maturity assessments, strategy design, and roadmap definition.
• Strong background in GRC consulting, including frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or COBIT.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Job Reference: JO-2509-356448
• Salary: Negotiable
• Salary per: annum
• Job Duration:
• Job Start Date: 24/11/2025
• Job Industries: Cyber Security
• Job Locations: Saudi Arabia
• Job Types: Contract