Senior Manager, Cyber Security

Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy seeks a Senior Manager Cyber Security in Riyadh to lead a critical security function, strengthening resilience across the organization and protecting assets. You will work with technology teams, business leaders and external partners to drive security outcomes.

The role combines strategic direction with hands-on oversight, embedding security into projects, cloud environments and third-party engagements while reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Deep knowledge of security operations, risk governance, and incident response.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the cyber security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, and incident response.
• Lead risk assessments, vulnerability management and security programs.
• Maintain policies and controls aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Promote security awareness and lead the cyber security team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security operations

Cloud security

ISO 27001

NIST

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP

CISM

Job description

An established organisation is seeking a Senior Manager Cyber Security to lead its cyber security function strengthen resilience and protect critical systems information and digital assets This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight working closely with technology teams business leaders and external partners

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the cyber security strategy and roadmap
• Oversee security operations threat monitoring incident response and recovery readiness
• Lead cyber risk assessments vulnerability management and security improvement programmes
• Maintain security policies standards and controls aligned with business needs and applicable regulatory requirements
• Embed security into technology projects cloud environments and third-party engagements
• Report cyber risks incidents and performance to senior leadership
• Lead and develop the cyber security team and promote security awareness across the organisation

What we re looking for

• Substantial experience in cyber security, including leadership responsibility in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, cyber risk, governance, incident response, and cloud security.
• Experience applying recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• The ability to translate technical risks into clear business priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.
• A relevant degree; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.