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Information Security Manager

Nextcare Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Posted: 29 Apr 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • Arabic: Professional

Position

The Information Security Manager for the KSA Business Unit will be responsible for implementing Nextcare's security policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with KSA regulations and the company's regional security strategy. This role requires strong expertise in local cybersecurity laws, compliance frameworks, and risk management to ensure the protection of business-critical assets and data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Collaborate with the Compliance function to ensure adherence to KSA cybersecurity regulations.
  • Policy Implementation: Enforce Nextcare's security policies and guidelines throughout the KSA business unit.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while ensuring appropriate controls protect sensitive information and IT infrastructure.
  • Incident Response & Management: Lead security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and reporting to relevant authorities.
  • Security Awareness & Training: Promote cybersecurity awareness and conduct training for employees within the business unit.
  • Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate and monitor security risks associated with vendors, partners, and third-party service providers.
  • Collaboration & Reporting: Serve as the liaison between the KSA business unit and the regional security team, providing updates on security posture, incidents, and compliance.
  • Security Operations & Monitoring: Oversee security operations, ensuring ongoing monitoring, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
  • Technical Controls Management: Implement and manage security controls, including:
    • Antivirus & Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Proxy Solutions
    • Email Security & other controls
  • Emerging Threats & Best Practices: Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and industry best practices to enhance the organization's security measures.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  • Strong knowledge of KSA cybersecurity regulations, including NCA and SAMA frameworks.
  • Experience in implementing and managing security controls, risk assessments, and incident response.
  • Familiarity with international security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a regional and multicultural environment.
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About Nextcare

Nextcare is the leading “Third Party Administrator” (TPA) for the insurance industry in the GCC & MENA region. Since its establishment in 1999, the company specializes in providing complete health insurance management and administration services to insurers and other healthcare payers providing the perfect balance between the best customer service and the maximum cost optimization in addition to compliance with regulators. Nextcare operates the region’s first 24/7 medically staffed and multilingual call center for a direct and partner network allowing cashless access across various countries. With more than 4 Million members under management, the company administers an annual portfolio of over USD 1 billion claims in value and 8.5 million claims in volume for more than 120 clients including insurance companies and self-funded schemes. Being a member of the renowned Allianz Group, Nextcare creates and tailors health insurance management programs covering Customer Service, Risk Assessment Solutions, Managed Care Services, Software Solutions, and Added Services. Nextcare employs more than 1,100 employees located in its branches in the UAE, Lebanon, KSA, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, and Tunisia.