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About the Senior Cybersecurity Specialist GRC Role

JIGPC- Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist GRC to join its team in Jazan, Jizan, Saudi Arabia. This contract role is crucial for enhancing the company's cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance capabilities across its IT, IS, and OT environments. The specialist will be instrumental in developing robust frameworks, managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, and elevating the overall organizational cybersecurity maturity.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and audits, ensuring the timely closure of all identified findings.
• Manage and assess third-party cybersecurity risks effectively.
• Maintain and regularly update the cybersecurity risk register.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness programs, including the execution of phishing simulations.
• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence to continuously strengthen the security posture.
• Support the implementation of data security and privacy controls in alignment with relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Participate actively in incident response activities and subsequent reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and prepare performance and KPI dashboards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity GRC, IT GRC, or Information Security.
• Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and compliance audits.

Desirable Certifications

• GRC / Governance: CISA, CRISC, CISM
• Cybersecurity: CISSP, Security+, SSCP
• Technical: CEH, GIAC
• Frameworks: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, NIST, ITIL

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) regulations, including NCA and HCIS.
• Proficiency in risk identification and control frameworks.
• Awareness of the latest IT and OT cybersecurity trends.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Employment Information

This is a contract position based in Jazan, Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be hired through a registered contractor as a contingent vacancy. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.