Senior Manager, Cyber Security

Ultimate Peaks; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Peaks seeks 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.

You will develop and deliver the security strategy, oversee threat monitoring, incident response and recovery readiness, and embed security across cloud environments and

Qualifications

• Significant cyber security leadership experience in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of security operations, cyber risk governance, incident response, and cloud security.
• Experience applying ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership.

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.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Security operations

Risk governance

Cloud security

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.