Head of Cybersecurity / CISO

Summary We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Head of Cybersecurity to lead our cybersecurity initiatives in Saudi Arabia, aligning with regulatory requirements and providing technical excellence. Main Responsibilities • Leadership & Strategy: Define and implement the cybersecurity vision and strategy. • Security Architecture & Implementation: Design security architectures for various environments. • Cloud Security Expertise: Implement security controls across public cloud platforms. • Technical Presales & Client Engagement: Act as a technical lead in client interactions. • Operational Oversight & Compliance: Oversee security operations and ensure compliance with standards. • Business & Practice Development: Drive cybersecurity practice growth and build client relationships. Key Requirements • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science. • 12+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools. • In-depth knowledge of public cloud security architecture. • Strong understanding of security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, etc.). Nice to Have • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CEH. • Cloud certifications: Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty. • Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001). Other Details Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Type: Permanent / Full time Nationality: Saudi Language: English (required), Arabic (mandatory) Show more Show less

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science. 12+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools. In-depth knowledge of public cloud security architecture. Strong understanding of security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, etc.).

Leadership & Strategy: Define and implement the cybersecurity vision and strategy. Security Architecture & Implementation: Design security architectures for various environments. Cloud Security Expertise: Implement security controls across public cloud platforms. Technical Presales & Client Engagement: Act as a technical lead in client interactions. Operational Oversight & Compliance: Oversee security operations and ensure compliance with standards. Business & Practice Development: Drive cybersecurity practice growth and build client relationships.