Cybersecurity and Compliance Executive - 6 month Maternity Cover

About the Role
As our Cybersecurity & Compliance Executive, you will be responsible for translating KSA-specific regulations (NCA, SAMA, PDPL) into actionable policies. You will partner with Tech teams to embed security controls, ensuring that every event and system launch meets the highest standards of data protection, risk management, and regulatory adherence. This position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale projects in a dynamic environment, fostering professional development and collaboration within a supportive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance

• Lead PDPL data-privacy readiness; coordinate with Legal for approvals.
• Help maintain documentation for PDPL, SAMA CSF, and NCA control checklists.
• Manage compliance with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA controls, and CITC guidelines.
• Prepare and share required security reports for each event with the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).
• Maintain audit trails and evidence packs to demonstrate compliance with internal audits, external audits, NCA, and other regulatory controls.

Vulnerability and Risk Management

• Run scheduled vulnerability assessments across all digital platforms (web, mobile, API).
• Work closely with platform owners, development, and ops teams to prioritize, track, and verify remediation of identified findings.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee daily Security Information and Event Management monitoring, triage alerts, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Develop, test, and execute Incident Response Plans (IRP) and run tabletop exercises.
• Coordinate breach investigations and post-incident reports.

Technical Architecture & Controls

• Advise on secure network, cloud (AWS/Azure), and identity architectures.
• Specify, deploy, and tune security tools: firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR, vulnerability scanners.

Policy & Process Maintenance

• Create and update necessary policy documents and Standard Operating Procedures.

Vendor & Tool Coordination

• Liaise with platform and tool providers to schedule maintenance windows or updates.
• Verify delivery of agreed security reporting (e.g., monthly vulnerability reports).

Training & Awareness

• Build and deliver security awareness and phishing-simulation programs for all employees and event staff.
• Measure program effectiveness and iterate to drive cultural lift.

Reporting Management

• Produce monthly dashboards on security posture, compliance status, and incident metrics for leadership.
• Liaise with internal teams (Tech, Legal, Operations) and external vendors to ensure consistent security integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a minimum of 2 years closely operating within the Saudi regulatory environment.
• Deep knowledge of SAMA CSF, NCA controls, PDPL requirements, and KSA data-privacy laws.
• Basic project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable adapting to a fast-paced environment and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with project management tools and experience with event tech platforms is a plus.
• Experience working in the events and/or media industry is a plus.

Additional Information
Please note this is a temporary, 6-month role, with an ideal start date at the end of October. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances, basing hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.