Security Apps Lead

The Security Apps Lead is a developing management role, responsible for operationally managing organizational information security program(s). This role plays an important part in managing the implementation of the company's security and governance strategy, frameworks, policies, and practices enabling risk-free and scalable business operations. The Security Apps Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams, management, and other stakeholders to maintain a robust and proactive information security posture whilst fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides operational management in the implementation of an organization-wide information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Maintains and implements information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organization, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
• Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
• Coordinates the execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
• Ensures the company's compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Assists with assessing and selecting appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect the company's digital assets.
• Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and provides regular reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Provides guidance and management to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Developing team management skills to lead and motivate a diverse security team.
• Good problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
• Good business acumen and the ability to align security activities with overall strategic objectives.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or a technology-related field required (e.g., computer science, information technology, etc.).
• Related Cybersecurity, risk management, and data privacy certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CEH.

Required Experience

• Solid experience in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT roles in a global organization.
• Solid experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management.
• Solid experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best-in-class development practices.
• Solid experience with Cloud computing/Elastic computing across virtualized environments.
• Solid experience in risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements related to information security.
• Solid experience working with national and international regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SOX, EU GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS.
• Solid experience and working knowledge of the following areas of technical expertise - information policy formulation, information security management, business risk management, IT risk assessment and management, IT continuity management, IT governance formulation, IT financial management, and IT audit.

Workplace Type: On-site Working

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia