Job description
The Senior Manager - Information Security will be responsible for managing the information security program to ensure that information assets, applications, systems and infrastructure are adequately secured.
This role will also ensure that the organisation is compliant with regulatory requirements and industry standards from an Information Security standpoint.
The Senior Manager - Information Security will be based in Jeddah.
Client Details
Our client is a large Retail group based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They have presence across the GCC.
Description
The Senior Manager - Information Security will be responsible for:
Managing the Information Security departmentWorking closely with enterprise risk teams, senior management and the Board of Directors to achieve corporate and Information Security objectivesIdentifying and managing vendorsManaging information security awareness training programInformation Security GRCOversight of the Data Protection & Privacy program; ensuring the organisation is compliant with various regulatory requirements such as PDPLContinuous review and development of Information Security strategyEnsuring Information Security is built into enterprise and technology architectureIncident response plans, disaster recovery strategies and management of Information Security riskWorking closely with internal audit teamsRegular reporting to senior leadership
Profile
The Senior Manager - Information Security will be/have:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields of studyRelevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or similar qualificationsKnowledge of common information security and data privacy management frameworks and regulatory requirements such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, NCA, PDPL, GDPR, etc.7+ years of experience in Information Security/Cybersecurity, of which at least 3 years must have been in a managerial roleExperience in working for large organisations (Retail industry experience is preferred, but not mandatory)Experience with contract and vendor negotiationsExcellent stakeholder management skills; ability to interact with, and influence, C-suite stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBased in/willing to relocate to JeddahA Saudi national (strongly preferred)
Job Offer
The salary for the Senior Manager - Information Security role will be between SAR 40,000-45,000 plus benefits (medical insurance, schooling allowance, annual bonus).
