Job summary
TalentHunt is hiring a Cybersecurity Director in Riyadh to lead the organisation’s cybersecurity function. The role involves defining strategy, policies and controls, managing cyber risk and incidents, and building a capable security team.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, roadmap and operating model.
- Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures and controls.
- Lead risk management: identification, assessment, treatment and monitoring.
- Oversee protection of systems, networks, applications, data and technology assets.
- Manage incident response readiness, response, recovery and post-incident improvements.
- Oversee vulnerability management, security assessments, penetration testing and remediation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi and international cybersecurity regulations and standards.
- Build, lead and develop the cybersecurity team and coordinate with other functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering or related field.
- Preferably a Master’s degree.
- Extensive professional experience in cybersecurity or information security with leadership roles.
- Experience in governance, risk management, compliance and incident management.
- Advanced knowledge of Saudi and international cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC are preferred.
- Proven track record leading cybersecurity programmes and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Skills
Cybersecurity governanceRisk managementIncident responseVulnerability managementSecurity assessmentsPenetration testingSecurity policy developmentStakeholder managementSecurity KPIs/KRIsTeam leadership
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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