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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

ByteDance is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cloud security initiatives in Saudi Arabia. This executive role is responsible for the organization's overall cybersecurity posture, ensuring robust security assurance for enterprise businesses and the underlying cloud platform. The CISO will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining compliance with all applicable cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks, including the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

This position offers the opportunity to shape strategic outcomes, reduce risk exposure, and drive secure innovation across complex ecosystems. The CISO will collaborate closely with senior executives, providing independent oversight across cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security operations. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, business-oriented leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, and modern technology environments, capable of aligning cybersecurity risks with the organization's risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance in line with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC requirements.
  • Ensure clear ownership, accountability, and segregation of duties across all cybersecurity functions.
  • Advise executive management on cybersecurity risks, emerging threats, and the effectiveness of existing controls.
  • Integrate cybersecurity considerations into corporate governance and enterprise risk management processes.
  • Own and oversee the cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring its continuous effectiveness.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable cybersecurity regulations and industry best practices.
  • Oversee the timely remediation of audit findings and regulatory observations.
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for cybersecurity matters in interactions with regulatory bodies.
  • Oversee cybersecurity operations, including security monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and incident response.
  • Ensure the implementation of effective prevention, detection, response, and recovery capabilities for security incidents.
  • Govern the selection, implementation, and operation of cybersecurity technologies.
  • Champion security by design principles across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and data platforms.
  • Ensure effective incident response and cyber crisis management processes are in place.
  • Lead executive coordination and communication during material cybersecurity incidents.
  • Ensure alignment of cybersecurity incident response with business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Oversee post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure third-party cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, and effectively managed.
  • Verify that vendors and partners comply with regulatory and contractual cybersecurity obligations.
  • Oversee outsourced and managed security services to ensure they meet ByteDance's security standards.
  • Establish and maintain a compliant cybersecurity operating model.
  • Develop national cybersecurity talent in alignment with Saudization initiatives.
  • Promote a strong cybersecurity awareness and culture throughout the organization.
  • Ensure adequate resourcing and ongoing training for the cybersecurity team.
  • Define and enforce cybersecurity policies and standards across the enterprise.
  • Escalate significant risks and incidents to executive management in a timely manner.
  • Approve or reject cybersecurity risk acceptances based on established criteria.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in security strategy, cybersecurity governance, risk management, or related domains.
  • Proven executive leadership experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong experience engaging with Boards of Directors, regulatory bodies, and senior executives on critical cybersecurity matters.
  • The ability to translate complex cybersecurity risks into clear business and risk implications for executive stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and developing high-performing cybersecurity teams, including fostering national talent.

Required Skills

  • Security Architecture
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Incident Response
  • Security Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Security Operations
  • Cloud Security
  • OWASP
  • SANS CWE Top 25
  • ISO 27001
  • PCI DSS
  • NIST Frameworks
  • SAMA CSF
  • NCA ECC
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Cyber Resilience
  • Business Continuity
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Executive Leadership
  • Communication

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is with ByteDance, a company operating in the technology sector.


Requirements

  • Requires 2-5 Years experience

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