Cyber Security Lead

About the Role

Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co. is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to join its IT team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity solutions to protect the company's networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.

Role Overview

The Cyber Security Lead will be responsible for ensuring robust cybersecurity defenses across the organization. This position requires strong hands-on technical expertise in various cybersecurity technologies and a proactive approach to threat management and compliance. The role involves collaborating with IT and business teams to maintain a secure infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and implementation of security solutions.
• Manage and optimize security technologies, including Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, DLP, and Vulnerability Assessment tools.
• Monitor security threats, investigate incidents, and lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Implement and manage Identity & Access Management (IAM), PAM, MFA, and SSO solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity audits, risk management, and security governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure secure infrastructure and technology implementations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of strong hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity audits, compliance, and IT risk management.
• Familiarity with Saudi Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) frameworks and regulations, including NCA ECC, NCA CSCC, BCM, PDPL, and NCA Data Cybersecurity Controls.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the IT department of Al-Ayuni Investment & Contracting Co. The role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with various IT and business teams.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.