Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy
Senior Manager, Cyber Security
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 days ago
Apply link checked 2 days ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
An established organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Cyber Security to lead its cyber security function, strengthen resilience, and protect critical systems, information, and digital assets. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, working closely with technology teams, business leaders, and external partners. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the cyber security strategy and roadmap • Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, incident response, and recovery readiness • Lead cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security improvement programmes • Maintain security policies, standards, and controls aligned with business needs and applicable regulatory requirements • Embed security into technology projects, cloud environments, and third-party engagements • Report cyber risks, incidents, and performance to senior leadership • Lead and develop the cyber security team and promote security awareness across the organisation Requirements What we're looking for • Substantial experience in cyber security, including leadership responsibility in a complex organisation • Strong knowledge of security operations, cyber risk, governance, incident response, and cloud security • Experience applying recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST • The ability to translate technical risks into clear business priorities • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills • A relevant degree; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred
Requirements
- Substantial experience in cyber security, including leadership responsibility in a complex organisation
- Strong knowledge of security operations, cyber risk, governance, incident response, and cloud security
- Experience applying recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
- The ability to translate technical risks into clear business priorities
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills
- A relevant degree; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the cyber security strategy and roadmap
- Oversee security operations, threat monitoring, incident response, and recovery readiness
- Lead cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security improvement programmes
- Maintain security policies, standards, and controls aligned with business needs and applicable regulatory requirements
- Embed security into technology projects, cloud environments, and third-party engagements
- Report cyber risks, incidents, and performance to senior leadership
- Lead and develop the cyber security team and promote security awareness across the organisation
Skills
- Cyber security
- Security operations
- Threat monitoring
- Incident response
- Vulnerability management
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- Cloud security
- Governance
- Security policies
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- CISSP
- CISM
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