Ref: MP396-25

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Analyzes and keeps abreast of latest IT security methodologies, tools and standards in order to be able to develop a best-practice IT security system.
- Analyzes and evaluates current IT security framework, vulnerability to risks, impact of potential threats and system availability
- Develops appropriate IT standards, policies and processes according to corporate guidelines and by liaising with users, IT management. Proactively communicates updates to IT standards and policies with relevant organizational bodies. Serves as resource to users to interpret internal IT standards and guidelines
- Proposes and manages the implementation of Information Security policies, strategies, guidelines and processes to deliver long term security to the business
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT security awareness program
- Monitors the implementation of information security mitigation plans to ensure any weaknesses / failures that conflict with standards and procedures are identified and resolved
- Leads and manages the development of disaster recovery plans, in conjunction with other department heads, which will respond speedily & effectively to the threat of disasters
- Initiates enhancements to the system to ensure its protection
- Develops and oversees the implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Information Security activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers
- Prepares various reports in order to support decision-taking process of management.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
- CISA / CISSP / CISM certification is essential. CEH / CCH preferable.
- Cisco CCSP
- SAP Security certified preferable

Experience:
- 6 years’ of progressive experience in IT Services (Network, systems and SAP)
- 4 years of progressive experience in IT and SAP Security.
- Exposure to 24x7 operations and moderately complex systems.
- At least 2 years in an IT /SAP security related role in a mid to large company.
- Experience with SISCO Firewalls, Bluecoat proxies, Symantec A/V, Mail & internet security is preferable.
- Preference for Saudi National

Skills & Competences:
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI layer
- Good communication and interpersonal skills

About the Company

ADVANCED was established as a joint stock company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 27th Shaban 1426H (Corresponding to 1 October 2005) to develop an integrated propane Dehydrogenation and Polypropylene complex in Jubail Industrial City comprising an area of 650,000 m2. The company produces 450,000 tons per annum of polypropylene. The company is utilizing proven technologies provided by ABB Lumus and Novolen Technology Holdings (NTH). The products are marketed locally and globally through approved partners with high quality packaging materials.

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