Director Tech Consulting Cybersecurity Threat Management & SOC KSA

Director - Cyber Security Threat Management & SOC

As the Data Privacy & Protection Leader you will define and lead the strategy delivery and growth of data privacy protection and governance services across the region. You will advise boards CISOs and regulators on emerging privacy regulations and best practices oversee the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data protection programs and ensure that organizations can protect sensitive data while enabling digital transformation. This role combines executive leadership regulatory expertise practice development and business growth.

The opportunity

Were looking for a visionary leader with deep expertise in data privacy and protection to join our Cyber Technology Consulting team. This is a unique opportunity to shape enterprise-wide privacy and protection programs drive compliance with global and regional regulations and be part of a leading firm helping clients build trust resilience and responsible innovation in a digital-first world.

Your key responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision strategy and growth plan for Data Privacy & Protection services.
• Lead large-scale programs for data privacy governance and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR PDPL NDMO CCPA NCA HIPAA PCI DSS).
• Oversee the design and delivery of enterprise-wide data protection frameworks including DLP data classification encryption tokenization and anonymization.
• Oversee data backup recovery and retention strategies.
• Advise boards and executive leadership on privacy risk cross-border data transfers third-party risk and regulatory engagement.
• Drive development of privacy-by-design and security-by-design practices in digital transformation initiatives (cloud IoT AI OT/ICS).
• Accountable for assigned accounts client relationship management account growth revenue timely project execution invoice collection and maintain margins etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional practices (Cloud SOC IAM Risk Advisory) to deliver integrated privacy and protection solutions.
• Represent the firm as a thought leader in privacy and protection at conferences industry groups and regulatory forums.
• Mentor and lead a regional team of privacy data protection and security professionals.
• Contribute to practice growth P&L management and business development through go-to-market strategies proposals and partnerships.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership with the ability to influence C-level executives regulators and industry bodies.
• Visionary approach to data privacy governance and protection in line with digital transformation and innovation.
• Deep technical and regulatory knowledge across data protection technologies privacy laws and compliance frameworks.
• Strong business acumen with experience in revenue growth pipeline management and practice scaling.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear business insights.
• Proven ability to inspire mentor and grow multi-disciplinary teams.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 1215 years of progressive experience in data privacy protection or cybersecurity with at least 6 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record in leading large-scale data protection and privacy transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional regulations (GDPR CCPA PDPL NDMO NCA HIPAA PCI DSS ISO 27701).
• Experience in implementing data protection solutions (DLP encryption key management data discovery and classification tools).
• Bachelors or masters degree in law Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E CIPP/M CIPM CIPT ISO 27701 Lead Implementer CISSP CISM.

Ideally youll also have

• Experience advising governments regulators or industry bodies on data privacy and protection policy frameworks.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud privacy and multi-jurisdictional data governance.
• Experience integrating AI/ML advanced analytics or emerging technologies into privacy and protection programs.
• Contributions to the privacy and security community (published research speaking engagements regulatory committees).
• Experience leading cross-border programs and global privacy transformations.
• Established a global network across privacy and cybersecurity communities for collaboration and innovation.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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