Cyber Security Manager

About the Role

National Initiative Human Resource Company is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves leading and overseeing the company's cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, operations, and compliance. The manager will focus on protecting IT and OT environments, ensuring adherence to Saudi regulatory requirements and international standards, and enhancing the organization's overall cybersecurity resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and initiatives across Saudi operations.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations, including NCA ECC, CCC, OTCC, and PDPL.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and oversee risk mitigation plans.
• Manage internal and external cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments.
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, incident response, and threat monitoring.
• Manage third-party cybersecurity risks and supplier security assessments.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into IT, OT, cloud, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.
• Oversee cybersecurity protection for manufacturing environments, including IT/OT segmentation.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives and coordinate incident response and recovery exercises.
• Report cybersecurity risks, incidents, and performance to senior management.
• Lead and develop the cybersecurity team, defining responsibilities and priorities.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in cybersecurity management or a related field. The role requires a strong background in leading cybersecurity strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah. The role involves working within a dynamic environment focused on protecting critical IT and OT infrastructures.