Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist (GRC)

Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist to enhance its cybersecurity governance frameworks. In this pivotal role, you will develop and maintain policies and standards while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. You will lead assessments to evaluate cybersecurity controls, collaborate with internal teams, and support training initiatives to foster a culture of security. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence governance practices and contribute to the organization's security posture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity governance frameworks and policies.
• Ensure compliance with local and international cybersecurity regulations.
• Lead reviews and gap assessments of cybersecurity controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance

Compliance Management

Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

NCA ECC

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist (GRC)

Ministry of Economy and Planning - MEPsaudi

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles:

• Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with local and international cybersecurity regulations, such as NCA ECC, ISO 27001, NIST, and others.
• Lead periodic reviews and gap assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and governance practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate governance requirements into projects, systems, and operations.
• Support the development of cybersecurity awareness programs and training initiatives.
• Assist in risk assessments and ensure identified risks are managed according to governance frameworks.
• Prepare and present governance reports, metrics, and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity regulations, standards, and trends to keep the governance framework up to date.
• Act as a liaison between cybersecurity and other departments to promote a culture of security and compliance.

Academic Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT are preferred.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree: 4 years of experience.
• Master's degree: 3 years of experience.

Company Industry:

• Defence
• Military
• Government

Department / Functional Area:

• IT Software

Keywords:

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