Senior Cybersecurity Strategist – Regulatory & Risk (Riyadh)

ARENGY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, be a Saudi National, and speak Arabic. Responsibilities include defining cybersecurity strategies, conducting assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong certifications such as CISSP or CISM are required. This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence cybersecurity strategies at a high level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with governance and compliance exposure.
• Saudi National preferred, Arabic speaker mandatory.
• Experience with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework is a must.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and deliver clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define the organization's cybersecurity strategy and maturity roadmap.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and technical teams.
• Lead assessments and identify risks in the current security posture.
• Ensure alignment with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
• Support risk management activities and advise on strategies.

Skills

Governance, Risk, Compliance

Cybersecurity Strategy

Regulatory Frameworks

Document Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISSP or CISM Certification

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor

Job description

A leading consulting company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, be a Saudi National, and speak Arabic. Responsibilities include defining cybersecurity strategies, conducting assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong certifications such as CISSP or CISM are required. This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence cybersecurity strategies at a high level.