Cybersecurity and Compliance Executive - 6 month Maternity Cover

As our Cybersecurity & Compliance Executive, you’ll translate KSA-specific regulations (NCA, SAMA, PDPL) into actionable policies, partner with Tech teams to embed security controls and ensure every event and system launch meets the highest standards of data protection, risk management, and regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
Lead PDPL data-privacy readiness; coordinate with Legal for approvals.
Help maintain documentation for PDPL, SAMA CSF, and NCA control checklists.
Manage compliance with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA controls, and CITC guidelines.
Prepare and share required security reports for each event with the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).
Maintain audit trails and evidence packs to demonstrate compliance with internal and external audits, NCA and other regulatory controls.
Vulnerability and Risk Management
Run scheduled vulnerability assessments across all digital platforms (web, mobile, API).
Work closely with platform owners, development, and ops teams to prioritize, track, and verify remediation of identified findings.
Security Operations & Incident Response
Oversee daily Security Information and Event Management monitoring, triage alerts, and threat intelligence feeds.
Develop, test, and execute Incident Response Plans (IRP) and run tabletop exercises.
Coordinate breach investigations and post-incident reports.
Technical Architecture & Controls
Advise on secure network, cloud (AWS/Azure), and identity architectures.
Specify, deploy, and tune security tools: firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR, vulnerability scanners.
Policy & Process Maintenance
Create and Update necessary policy documents and Standard Operating Procedures.
Vendor & Tool Coordination
Liaise with platform and tool providers to schedule maintenance windows or updates.
Verify delivery of agreed security reporting (e.g., monthly vulnerability reports).
Training & Awareness
Build and deliver security awareness and phishing-simulation programs for all employees and event staff.
Measure program effectiveness and iterate to drive cultural lift.
Reporting Management
Produce monthly dashboards on security posture, compliance status, and incident metrics for leadership.
Liaise with internal teams (Tech, Legal, Operations) and external vendors to ensure consistent security integration.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience
3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a minimum of 2 years of closely operating within the Saudi regulatory environment.
Deep knowledge of SAMA CSF, NCA controls, PDPL requirements, and KSA data-privacy laws.
Basic project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Comfortable adapting to a fast-paced environment and adjusting to changing priorities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with project management tools and experience with event tech platforms is a plus.
Experience working in the events and/or media industry is a plus.

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
Hybrid