Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk Expert and Assessor
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract Type: Permanent, direct hire on client payroll
Notice Period: 30 days or less
Experience Required: Minimum 4 years
Client Industry : Technical Consulting Services ( Quality Assurance - Testing, Inspection and Certification)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Risk Expert and Assessor to join our team in Riyadh. You will play a critical role in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks to protect the organization's information and technology assets. You will ensure the cybersecurity program complies with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while proactively improving the organization's security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks to safeguard information and technology assets in line with organizational policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Ensure the Authority's cybersecurity program complies with applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
- Design, execute, and manage comprehensive cybersecurity audits.
- Analyze and assess the security posture of systems, identifying areas for improvement.
- Review security controls, analyze security event logs, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen controls, address vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity risk assessment, audit, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in designing and conducting cybersecurity audits.
- Ability to analyze system security postures and security controls effectively.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates who meet the localization requirements for this role/ In accordance with the specific requirements for this role, preference will be given to qualified Saudi
- Currently based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Medical insurance covering spouse and two children
- Additional self-benefits as per company policy
- Note: Basic salary constitutes 45% of the gross salary package.
