Cybersecurity and Compliance Executive â Saudi National

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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As our Cybersecurity & Compliance Executive you will own the design implementation and continuous improvement of our security and compliance programs across all digital platforms. Youll translate KSAspecific regulations (NCA SAMA PDPL) into actionable policies partner with Tech teams to embed security controls and ensure every event and system launch meets the highest standards of data protection risk management and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

Lead PDPL dataprivacy readiness; coordinate with Legal for approvals.

Help maintain documentation for PDPL SAMA CSF and NCA control checklists.

Manage compliance with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework NCA controls and CITC guidelines.

Prepare and share required security reports for each event with the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).

Maintain audit trails and evidence packs to demonstrate compliance with internal and external audits NCA and other regulatory controls.

Vulnerability and Risk Management

Run scheduled vulnerability assessments across all digital platforms (web mobile API).

Work closely with platform owners development and ops teams to prioritize track and verify remediation of identified findings.

Security Operations & Incident Response

Oversee daily Security Information and Event Management monitoring triage alerts and threat intelligence feeds.

Develop test and execute Incident Response Plans (IRP) and run tabletop exercises.

Coordinate breach investigations and postincident reports.

Technical Architecture & Controls

Advise on secure network cloud (AWS/Azure) and identity architectures.

Specify deploy and tune security tools: firewalls IDS/IPS DLP EDR vulnerability scanners.

Policy & Process Maintenance

Create and Update necessary policy documents and SOPs.

Vendor & Tool Coordination

Liaise with platform and tool providers to schedule maintenance windows or updates.

Verify delivery of agreed security reporting (e.g. monthly vulnerability reports).

Training & Awareness

Build and deliver security awareness and phishingsimulation programs for all employees and event staff.

Measure program effectiveness and iterate to drive cultural lift.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Produce monthly dashboards on security posture compliance status and incident metrics for leadership.

Liaise with internal teams (Tech Legal Operations) and external vendors to ensure consistent security integration.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or related discipline.

Experience

35 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with a minimum of 2 years of closely operating within the Saudi regulatory environment.

Deep knowledge of SAMA CSF NCA controls PDPL requirements and KSA data privacy laws.

Basic project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Comfortable adapting to a fastpaced environment and adjusting to changing priorities.

Good communication and interpersonal skills able to work effectively with cross functional teams.

Familiarity with project management tools and experience with event tech platforms is a plus.

Experience working in the events and/or media industry is a plus

Additional Information :

What you will get

Medical Insurance for individual and family
Annual leave 25 days
Remote working on Sundays
Working anywhere 1 month every year
Wellbeing Benefits

Local Relocation Package*:

Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children)
30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from arrival date or a oneoff payment of SAR 5000
Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible

We dont just accept difference we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disabilityfriendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes please let us know.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Fulltime