DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT CYBER SECURITY (NCA QIYAS)

About the Role

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Digital Transformation Expert - Cyber Security (NCA, QIYAS) to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves providing strategic and regulatory assurance for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance with national digital policies, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity requirements within Saudi government or regulated environments.

Role Purpose and Context

The Digital Transformation Expert will play a key role in validating the alignment of digital strategies with national policies and regulatory mandates. This position focuses on ensuring that digital transformation efforts meet the specific governance and cybersecurity standards applicable to the Saudi public sector and regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess digital maturity across governance, operating models, technology, and capabilities.
• Define target-state digital transformation models and develop phased, prioritized transformation roadmaps.
• Validate alignment of digital strategies and initiatives with national policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Review digital transformation deliverables for coherence, regulatory compliance, and practical implementability.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi digital and cybersecurity frameworks, including Digital Government Authority (DGA) requirements, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) requirements, and Qiyas Digital Government Measurement Index and related maturity indicators.
• Assess foundational compliance with national data governance and data management requirements.
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and review Arabic-language documentation.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Deep advisory experience in digital transformation within the Saudi market, particularly in government or regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of national digital, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in maturity assessments, target-state definition, and roadmap development.
• Ability to critically validate strategic alignment and regulatory compliance of digital initiatives.
• Fluency in Arabic and proven experience operating within government or highly regulated environments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, requiring engagement with senior stakeholders and a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape within the Saudi government and regulated sectors.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role.