Access Control and Cryptography Manager

About the Job:
The Access Control and Cryptography Manager will lead the coordination with various bank departments to gather necessary information related to access management and user provisioning. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and implementing effective control mechanisms to govern access rights, monitor authority delegations, and ensure periodic reviews of user profiles across all systems.
• Developing, reviewing, and overseeing the implementation of access management and cryptographic policies, standards, and controls (e.g., encryption, hashing, digital signatures) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensuring policies enforce secure key management and cryptographic practices across all relevant systems and platforms.
• Managing the definition, maintenance, and review of user access and access matrices across all systems and applications.
• Reviewing and enhancing onboarding processes for new employees, including the setup of user accounts, passwords, and access controls.
• Collaborating with business units during system implementations or upgrades to define cryptographic keys and access requirements.
• Assessing user access controls during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with the policy.
• Supervising security activities related to the SARIE/RTGS system, including managing access, issuing RTGS cards, and annual certification renewal, to assure compliance with SAMA and Saudi Payment guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or any equivalent major.
• Written and spoken English is essential; Arabic is preferred.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in an enterprise-scale organization, preferably in the finance or similarly regulated sector.