Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer

Soum; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert based in Saudi Arabia. This role involves guiding security posture, conducting compliance audits according to KSA regulations, and implementing data security strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a deep understanding of local regulatory requirements, and prior experience in a strategic advisory capacity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or compliance roles.
• Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law.
• Prior experience as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations, especially SAMA frameworks.
• Review and implement data security strategies across departments.
• Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations.

Skills

Regulatory familiarity

Data security strategies

Compliance standards

Job description

We are looking for a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to guide our security posture, particularly as we move into regulated spaces like auto-financing. The role is ideal for someone with extensive regulatory familiarity and previous experience operating in a strategic advisory capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations, especially SAMA frameworks
• Review and implement data security strategies across departments
• Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations
• Oversee documentation and data protection practices
• Coordinate with product and legal teams to maintain standards
  
  

Ideal Profile

• Saudi national 6+ years experience
• Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law
• Prior role as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant
• Experience operating through or with an agency setup (ideal)
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 compliance standards
• Ability to lead cross-functional audit and compliance efforts across departments
  
  

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