# Head of Cybersecurity / CISO — emagine

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4471422696-head-of-cybersecurity-ciso
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 39,200 to 63,700 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-24
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## Description

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)

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## 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.).

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