Senior Manager Information Security

Job description / Role

About our client

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

Job description

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 regulatory reviews
• Oversee security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management activities
• Lead incident response efforts
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, audit and other business units
• Report information security KPIs and metrics to executive management
• Represent the information security function internally and externally as required

The successful applicant

The senior manager - information security will be or 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 ISO27001
• 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 cybersecurity initiatives
• Strong project management skills

What's on offer

The salary for the senior manager - information security role will be based on experience.