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Job description / Role
Our client, a leading international consulting firm is seeking a consulting manager with strong expertise in the areas of Cyber Security and Security Operations Centers (SOC).
This opportunity is located in Riyadh, KSA. We are looking to hire an experienced professional who can excel as a subject matter expert as well as lead a team of information security experts. Fluency in English is an absolute must with strong communication and client engagement skills vital.
The role offers tax free salary with excellent opportunities for long term career development.
The ideal candidate will:
- Perform and lead activities in his / her area of accountability, including oversight of work performed by other individuals within the team
- Provide strong technical expertise in all facets of a comprehensive information security program
- Advance the information security program in a compliant manner and work closely with key stakeholders to determine appropriate information security controls and risk mitigation
- Identify, both proactively and reactively, threats and vulnerabilities within area of responsibility and recommend and drive appropriate actions
- Actively participate in a cross-functional team in as part of on-going information security incident response program
- Establish and extend relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with external peers, partners and critical law enforcement agencies / academia
- Deliver on all identified information security related strategic goals and objectives
Requirements
- At least 9+ years of professional experience with a minimum of 6 years in an IT Security Consulting environment.
- Extensive knowledge of the Cyber Security and Security Operations Center (SOC) arena.
- Experience leading a team of information security or information technology professionals
- Experience identifying and implementing information security controls
- Experience working directly with non-IT professionals on Information Security topics
- Experience working in a large, complex global environment
- Up to date with the newest trends and risks in Cyber Security.
- Strong Project Management skills specifically in the areas of SOC and Cyber Security areas.
- Proven track record in consulting with senior stakeholders.
- BSc in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering domain.
- Fluent in English, with impeccable documentation and presentation abilities.
- Fluency in Arabic is a big plus
- Background with a top tier IT consulting firm preferential.
- Information Security related certification, e.g. CISSP
- Information security or technical auditing
- Sarbanes-Oxley relevant control execution
- Compliance with external regulations or requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, ISO, etc.
- Additional IT experience such as application development, networking, consulting, etc.
- Interacting in peer and industry groups related to information security best practices
- Establishing relationships with law enforcement, academia and the security industry
Strong demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following information security program areas:
* Identity and Access Management
* Threat Intelligence, Management
* Data Loss Prevention1
* Incident Response / SIEM
Additional demonstrated knowledge in the following information security program areas:
* Information Security Compliance and Risk Management
* Vulnerability Management and Protection
* Security Operations(network security)
* Information Security Training and Awareness
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