Senior Information Security GRC Specialist

NTT Limited; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services provider in Jeddah seeks a Senior Information Security GRC Specialist. You will lead risk assessments, develop security policies, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of security awareness. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in information security, industry standards, and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time position emphasizes collaborative work in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Advanced understanding of information security frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security policies.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of NCA regulations

Experience in Essential Cybersecurity Controls

Risk assessment proficiency

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

SOC TSP

Job description

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Senior Information Security GRC Specialist

Apply remote type On-site Working locations SAU, Jeddah time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-132473

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The Senior Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for playing a crucial part in overseeing the organization's information security program, with a focus on governance, risk management, compliance, security awareness, and policy management.

This role involves leading risk assessments, developing security policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations, and fostering a culture of security awareness among employees.

This role may be required to guidance and support to junior members of the GRC team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Develops and maintains security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborates with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and support to junior GRC team members.
• Assists in the creation and delivery of security awareness and training programs.
• Participates in security incident response activities as needed.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the information security program.
• Assists in policy management and refinement.
• Performs any other related task as required.
• Closing gabs on key findings during internal audits and evidence validation.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Strong knowledge and experience with NCA regulations.
• Strong experience in Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC).
• Advanced understanding of information security frameworks and standards.
• Advanced proficiency in conducting risk assessments, analyzing security controls, and policy management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills for handling security initiatives.
• Advanced familiarity with legal and compliance aspects related to information security.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science degree or related field.
• Security certifications such as CISA, CRISC, COBIT, IIA or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications such as Lead audit/Implementer - ISO 27001, SOC TSP preferred.

Required Experience:

• Advanced experience in information security, including GRC-related roles.
• Advanced experience in leading risk assessments, compliance efforts, security awareness initiatives, and policy management.

Workplace type :

On-site Working

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