Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer (332950)

Develop and lead the enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies, and controls
Oversee all aspects of cybersecurity, risk management, threat intelligence, and security operations
Manage security architecture, including firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint protection
Establish and maintain incident response plans, business continuity, and disaster recovery protocols
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and data protection standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, local cybersecurity laws)
Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing
Lead cross-functional awareness programs to promote a strong security culture
Collaborate with IT, legal, operations, and external vendors to align security with business goals
Regularly report cybersecurity posture and key risks to executive management and the board
Oversee and develop the internal cybersecurity team and manage security vendors and consultants

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s, MBA, or CISSP/CISM certification is a strong advantage)
Minimum 15 years of experience in information security, IT risk, or cybersecurity roles
At least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for enterprise-wide security strategy
Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Strong technical background in network security, cloud security, encryption, IAM, SIEM, and security architecture
Demonstrated experience in leading security transformation initiatives
Ability to assess and respond to emerging threats and manage complex incidents
Strong communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage