Data Protection and Security Officer — Riyadh

The work environment is characterized by a strong support culture, encouraging employees to participate in workshops and ongoing training to enhance their skills. Continuous learning is viewed as the key to success in this evolving field, and resources are provided to assist in reaching your full potential. Through collaboration with us, opportunities will arise to interact with industry leaders and expand your professional network.

If you are ambitious and seek to make a strategic impact in the field of data protection, this position is the ideal place for you. You will be able to develop your leadership skills and influence business strategies through collaboration with various specialized teams. We are looking for an individual with a clear vision for the future of cybersecurity who wishes to contribute to building a secure and trusted work environment.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to ensure the protection of sensitive data from potential threats, using data analysis tools and continuous risk assessment.

Conduct regular assessments of cybersecurity to identify vulnerabilities in current systems and provide recommendations to improve security performance.

Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement comprehensive security solutions, contributing to enhancing data protection and reducing risks.

Provide training and guidance to employees on best security practices, contributing to raising security awareness across all areas of the organization.

Monitor and analyze suspicious activities and provide regular reports to senior management regarding the state of cybersecurity.

Engage with external entities, such as government agencies and service providers, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Develop incident response plans to ensure effective handling of any potential security breaches, minimizing the impact on operations.

Conduct ongoing research on the latest security threats and trends in the field of cybersecurity, contributing to the regular updating of our strategies.

Provide advisory support to senior management regarding potential security risks and their impact on business strategies, aiding in informed decision-making.

Skills

Deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to data protection.

Data analysis skills to assess risks and identify security vulnerabilities.

Ability to develop effective security strategies aligned with business objectives.

Strong communication skills for training and guiding employees on security practices.

Experience with cybersecurity tools such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with technical teams.

Time management and organizational skills to ensure implementation of security strategies in defined timelines.