Senior Manager - Information Security

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation in Jeddah.

The Senior Manager - Information Security will:

• Support the CISO in developing and executing the information security strategy and roadmap
• Contribute to long term planning and act as a key advisor on technical risks
• Serve as acting CISO as and when required
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools and methodology ensure the organisation complies with SAMA cybersecurity framework and NCA
• Lead technical input for audits and regularities reviews
• Oversee security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management activities
• Lead incident response efforts
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, audit and other business unit
• Report Information Security KPIs and metrics to executive management
• Represent the Information Security function internally and externally as require

The Senior Manager - Information Security will be/have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant fields of study
• 6+ years of experience in Information Security, ideally within the Banking/Financial Services sector
• Expertise in information security architecture and engineering
• Strong understanding of Information Security frameworks such as ISO
  2700
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, etc. would be preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements (SAMA, NCA, etc.)
• Track record in designing secure systems and leading cyber security initiatives
• Strong project management skills