Head of Cybersecurity & IT Risk
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About the Role
Our client is a large enterprise operating mission-critical systems and data platforms within a regulated environment. Cybersecurity and IT risk are board-level priorities for the organisation.
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Overview
Our client is a large enterprise operating mission-critical systems and data platforms within a regulated environment.
Cybersecurity and IT risk are board-level priorities for the organisation.
The Role
The Head of Cybersecurity & IT Risk will lead enterprise-wide cyber risk management and information security strategy.
This role will oversee security architecture, risk assessments, incident response, and compliance frameworks.
A key focus will be aligning cybersecurity posture with regulatory and national standards.
The role will advise executive leadership and support board-level reporting.
This position will also manage internal teams and third-party security providers.
Continuous improvement and resilience planning will be critical elements of the role.
Candidate Profile
Candidates must have senior experience in cybersecurity or IT risk leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and security standards is essential.
Experience in Saudi Arabia or similarly regulated markets is highly preferred.
The candidate must demonstrate technical credibility, risk judgment, and executive communication skills.
Industry certifications and leadership experience are strongly valued.
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