The company is seeking a Chief Security Officer (CSO) for the MENA region. The CSO will act as a cybersecurity expert, fostering trusted relationships with customer CISOs, CIOs, and other IT executives. This role involves articulating the value that the company brings to the cybersecurity landscape and influencing leading companies to enhance their cyber security capabilities.
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Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with executives to provide insights and guidance on enhancing cyber security practices.
- Actively participate in industry events to demonstrate thought leadership and deliver keynotes.
- Help customers define their strategic journey towards Cyber Resilience while aligning with industry standards and common practices.
- Provide cross-functional guidance, including selling techniques and market awareness.
- Deliver targeted C-level messaging on security trends and best practices in cybersecurity.
- Assist organizations in understanding cyber risk and developing long-term cybersecurity strategies.
Qualifications:
- Past experience as a CSO/CISO in large corporate enterprises, along with customer-facing experience in a vendor or consulting organization.
- Established reputation as a cybersecurity expert in the region.
- Fluent in English and Arabic; proficiency in German is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (master's preferred).
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in risk management, information security, and IT roles, with at least four years in senior leadership.
Additional Information:
- Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of presenting at industry events and contributing to security thought leadership through blogs or white papers is highly beneficial.
This role is ideal for innovative thinkers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity domain.
