Head of Cybersecurity Operations

Eastern Province Permanent View Job Description
Head of Cybersecurity Operations will manage security operations which includes 24/7 SOC, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and IAM.The ideal candidate will need to have a strong record in managing Cybersecurity Operations teams, and must be a Saudi national.
  • Join one of the largest petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia
  • Excellent growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia.

The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be based in the Eastern Province region of Saudi.

Job Description

The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be responsible for:

  • Managing 24/7 SOC team
  • Overseeing the design, implementation and management of Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions
  • Managing vendors and managed services providers
  • Threat intelligence and vulnerability management
  • Working closely with compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Presenting cybersecurity threat reports to senior management
  • Continuous improvement of security operations processes and procedures
  • Working closely with internal audit to implement any recommendations/remediations

The Successful Applicant

The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be/have:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields of study
  • 10+ years of experience in managing Cybersecurity Operations
  • Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, CISM, CIH, GSOC, CEH, Security+, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of IAM solutions and principles
  • Excellent understanding of Cybersecurity threat monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response and handling, vulnerability management, etc.
  • Strong understanding of how to secure networks and endpoints
  • Exposure to regulatory requirements such as NCA
  • Previously worked in large organisations, and dealt with complex security requirements and risks
  • Based in/willing to relocate to Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
  • A Saudi national

What's on Offer

The Head of Cybersecurity Operations offers an attractive package, and the opportunity to work in one of the largest petrochemical companies in Saudi.

Contact
Aniket Deo
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6604788

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Senior Technical
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Eastern Province
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aniket Deo
Job reference
JN-112024-6604788