Sr. Specialist I, Cybersecurity Job

Tasnee; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a Sr. Specialist I, Cybersecurity to support the Chief Information Security Officer. This role involves developing security strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting cybersecurity awareness, and managing risks within the organization. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT/OT and relevant educational qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in IT/OT with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience with Cybersecurity GRC across diverse organizational portfolios.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards for IT and OT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain information security strategy and policies.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness in the organization.
• Implement/maintain information security risk management program.
• Communicate cybersecurity threats and mitigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Cybersecurity awareness promotion

Cybersecurity threat identification

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree or Higher in Computer Engineering, Information and Computer Science, or Cybersecurity

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available forSr. Specialist I, Cybersecurity Reports to,Chief Information Security Officer located inRiyadh.

Job purpose:

An individual contributor that supports TASNEE chief information security officer to directs information work within TASNEE and its subsidiaries, establishes vision and direction for its information security and related strategies, activities. Advises on the effective management of the organization’s cyber risks.

Role responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain information security strategy, policies aligned with the TASNEE business strategy and comply with national cybersecurity authority regulations, and select global standards for IT and OT.


• Promote awareness of cybersecurity among the organization.


• Work with stakeholders to implement/maintain information security risk management and governance program.


• Ensure the communication of cybersecurity threats and mitigations to interested third parties.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or Higher in Computer Engineering, Information and Computer Science, or Cybersecurity.


• +5 years’ experience in IT/OT with a focus on cybersecurity.


• Determine the normal operational state for security systems and how that state is affected by change.


• Effective communication skills with all levels of staff.


• Identify new cybersecurity threats in a timely manner.


• Develop policies reflecting the organization's business and cybersecurity strategic objectives.


• Evaluate the viability and legitimacy of suppliers and products.


• Continuously identify new technologies and assess their impact on information security requirements.


• Apply critical thinking to recognize organizational challenges and relationships.


• Negotiate vendor agreements.


• Experience with Cybersecurity GRC across diverse organizational portfolios.


• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards for IT and OT.