We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide hands-on support to the IT Governance function. This role will assist with cybersecurity governance, policy management, audit coordination, compliance tracking, documentation, reporting, and day-to-day governance activities.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development, maintenance, and periodic review of IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Assist with cybersecurity audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Coordinate audit requirements, evidence collection, follow-ups, and closure of observations.
- Track compliance against applicable cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain governance documentation, registers, records, and compliance trackers.
- Assist in monitoring remediation activities and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare governance reports, dashboards, presentations, and management updates.
- Support risk assessments and documentation of cybersecurity risks and control gaps.
- Maintain records of policies, exceptions, controls, audit findings, and remediation actions.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, risk, compliance, and business teams on governance activities.
- Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance processes and controls.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, GRC, risk, compliance, or audit support.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SAMA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong documentation, reporting, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and reporting tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple governance activities.
- Relevant GRC, cybersecurity, audit, or compliance certifications are an advantage.
