Description
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Created on | 08 Jul 2025 |
Last updated on | 08 Jul 2025 |
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