Establish Security Policies and Procedures:

• Develop and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Regularly review and update policies to address new threats and comply with evolving regulations.
• Implement best practices for data protection, access control, and network security.

Technical Security Operations:

• Manage day-to-day technical security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Manage security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and encryption technologies.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities and risks.

Incident Response and Management:

• Establish and maintain an incident response plan to effectively handle security breaches and cyber threats.
• Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as necessary.
• Conduct post-incident analyses and develop action plans to prevent future incidents.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards, such as SDAIA, NCA, ZATCA, and others.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage data governance and ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.

Security Awareness and Training:

• Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training to educate employees on security best practices.
• Foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as needed.

Technology Evaluation and Implementation:

• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, solutions, and vendors.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of security technologies.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in cybersecurity to continuously improve the organization's defenses.

Skills

• +3-7 years' experience in cyber security role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in establishing cybersecurity practices from scratch in an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.