IT Manager- Cyber Security

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for:
• Establishing and maintaining cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ensuring compliance with Saudi data protection laws and global pharma standards.
• Managing IT infrastructure, networks, servers, and cloud environments.
• Overseeing implementation and validation of systems such as ERP, LIMS, and MES.
• Maintaining an IT Master Register of all computerized systems and equipment across the organization.
• Establishing IT policies for the organization.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive backup strategy covering all critical systems (ERP, LIMS, MES, QMS, databases, and infrastructure).
• Ensuring regular, automated backups with defined retention policies in line with regulatory requirements (SFDA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11).
• Establishing and testing data restoration procedures to guarantee rapid recovery in case of system failures, cyber incidents, or data corruption.
• Conducting periodic disaster recovery drills to validate readiness.
• Managing all PLCs linked to factory machinery/instruments, ensuring full organizational control over passwords, access, and recovery systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in IT management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and data protection practices.
• Experience with regulatory compliance standards such as SFDA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and virtualization.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, LIMS, MES, and QMS.
• Experience in system validation (CSV) within a GMP environment.
• Strong understanding of backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Cyber security: 6 years (Required)
• Pharma Manufacturing industry: 6 years (Required)