Senior Manager - Information Security | Jeddah, SA

Michael Page; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Jeddah is seeking a Senior Manager - Information Security to support the CISO and enhance the organization's cybersecurity framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security architecture, relevant certifications, and at least 6 years of experience in financial services. This role offers a competitive salary of SAR 40,000-45,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Information Security, ideally in Banking/Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Information Security frameworks such as ISO2700.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the CISO in developing the information security strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies that ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead incident response efforts.

Skills

Information Security Architecture

Cybersecurity Initiatives

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or Computer Science

Job description

• Be a part of a well-established financial services organisation in Jeddah
• Handle all matters related to information security architecture and engineering

• Be a part of a well-established financial services organisation in Jeddah
• Handle all matters related to information security architecture and engineering

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation in Jeddah.

Job Description

The Senior Manager - Information Security will:

• Support the CISO in developing and executing the information security strategy and roadmap
• Contribute to long term planning and act as a key advisor on technical risks
• Serve as acting CISO as and when required
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools and methodology ensure the organisation complies with SAMA cybersecurity framework and NCA
• Lead technical input for audits and regularities reviews
• Oversee security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management activities
• Lead incident response efforts
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, audit and other business unit
• Report Information Security KPIs and metrics to executive management
• Represent the Information Security function internally and externally as require

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Manager - Information Security will be/have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant fields of study
• 6+ years of experience in Information Security, ideally within the Banking/Financial Services sector
• Expertise in information security architecture and engineering
• Strong understanding of Information Security frameworks such as ISO2700
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, etc. would be preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements (SAMA, NCA, etc.)
• Track record in designing secure systems and leading cyber security initiatives
• Strong project management skills

What's on Offer

The salary for the Senior Manager - Information Security role will be between SAR 40,000-45,000 per month.

Contact
Aniket Deo

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