Head of Information Security ( Cyber Security)

*this role is part of SAUDIZATION PROGRAMME *

Swisslinx Middle East is looking for an experienced Information Security/ Cyber security Manager to join an international bank based in Riyadh.

Responsibilities:

To be a subject matter expert in respect of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

(SAMA) Cyber Security Framework (currently Ver 1.0 2017)

To maintain the expertise in relation to SAMA Cyber Security Requirements and at all

times maintain this level of expertise.

To support the Cyber Security function in MENA as part of a regional approach to ensuring the function is operational during periods of leave etc.

Developing and maintaining relevant cyber security strategy, policy, architecture

documents and their application in order to manage the risk management process in

and apply cyber security controls throughout the branch.

Ensuring that detailed security standards and procedures are established, approved

and implemented

Delivering risk-based cyber security solutions that address facilities, people, process

and technology

Developing the cyber security staff to deliver cyber security solutions in a business

Context

Ensure registration with SAMA as the official DPO

Act as the direct point of contact for the data protection authority and are responsible to

carry out the authority's decisions and instructions.

Conduct periodic audits, reviews & assessments to evaluate compliance with applicable

personal data protection laws and regulations.

Requirements:

Experience of working in the KSA Financial sector for a multi-national company within

IT or Security

Experience of IT development and administration of KSA in-country systems such as

SARIE.

Experience of security officer role of KSA in-country systems such as SARIE.

Previous experience of ITSM (IT Service Management) and ITIL (Information

Technology Infrastructure Library) practice.

Be sufficiently qualified to undertake the CISO role as per the requirements of SAMA

Being accepted by means of no objection by SAMA for this role.

Experience in the field of Data Protection in the role of BPO or DPO

Preferred:

Experience of building cyber security governance, strategy, policy and procedures.

Previous experience and or qualification in Data Privacy

If your profile and experiences are matching with the above requirements, please apply for this vacancy below.

Kindly note that this role is part of SAUDIZATION PROGRAMME and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.