192 Chief Information Security Officer jobs in Saudi Arabia
Chief Information Security Officer
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We are seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead and evolve our client organization's cybersecurity program. This senior leadership role is responsible for setting the direction of cybersecurity initiatives, managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning security efforts with overall business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy
- Lead risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery efforts
- Oversee cybersecurity operations, including budgeting and staffing
- Engage with leadership, regulators, and vendors on security matters
- Promote cybersecurity awareness across the organization
- Monitor and report on emerging threats and compliance status
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership in enterprise-level cybersecurity
- Deep understanding of cyber threats, controls, and regulatory requirements
- Strong strategic communication and stakeholder management skills
- Expertise in risk assessment, incident handling, and security frameworks
- Familiarity with international cybersecurity standards and best practices
- Must be fluent in Arabic
Chief Information Security Officer
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At J-B, we're entering an exciting phase of growth — one that blends our strong market position with bold expansion into new opportunities across the financial ecosystem. As our business continues to evolve, digital trust and cybersecurity resilience have never been more central to how we operate and deliver value.
We're looking for a
Chief Information Security Officer
who sees cybersecurity not just as protection, but as a business enabler — someone who can partner with leadership to shape strategy, embed sensible controls, and build a culture of proactive risk management.
The ideal leader will:
• Bring proven experience in financial services or technology sectors.
• Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management and influence across business and technology domains.
• Be solution-oriented, able to balance innovation with responsible governance.
• Possess strong strategic thinking and modeling capabilities to align cybersecurity with growth ambitions.
• Lead through collaboration, confidence, and clarity — especially in fast-moving environments.
At J-B, we want cybersecurity to be a signature strength — part of our leadership DNA and a key differentiator in how we operate and grow.
If you're a forward-thinking cybersecurity leader ready to make a real impact in a company that values agility, empowerment, and excellence — I'd be glad to connect.
Chief Information Security Officer
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We at CYBER are looking for an exceptional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our leadership team.
This is a
full-time
leadership role offering occasional flexibility but requiring a strong on-site and executive presence to drive security strategy across the organization.
As CISO, you will design, implement, and oversee a world-class cybersecurity strategy to protect our organization's data, systems, and reputation. You will lead a skilled team of cybersecurity professionals and work cross-functionally to embed security best practices across all business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing information security team; ensure continuous development of team capabilities.
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments; identify, assess, and prioritize security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Define, implement, and monitor security controls, processes, and policies across infrastructure, applications, and data.
Lead the response and investigation of security incidents, ensuring timely remediation and reporting.
Report regularly to executive leadership and the Board on security posture, KPIs, and risk landscape.
Champion security awareness across the organization; lead regular training and simulation exercises.
Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and industry trends; continuously improve the security program.
Collaborate with all business units, IT, legal, compliance, and third parties to ensure security is integrated across all operations.
Represent the organization at external cybersecurity forums, industry groups, and with regulators.
Requirements
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor.
In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and standards: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, GDPR, etc.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills – capable of communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Strong experience in security governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), cloud security, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
Proven ability to work effectively in full-time executive roles, collaborating across multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams.
Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Full-time executive role with meaningful leadership influence.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and top-tier cybersecurity experts.
Lead initiatives that directly shape the security posture of a fast-growing organization.
Competitive compensation package, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovation-driven culture with global impact.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
This is a full-time on-site role for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Tazamun Technologies in Mecca.
Company Description:
Tazamun Technologies in Mecca is a team of experienced digital transformation consultants dedicated to helping businesses unlock their full potential through digitalization. Their services include digital strategy development, process automation, cloud adoption, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions.
Role Description:
The CISO will be responsible for overseeing business continuity, information security management, cybersecurity, and application security to protect the company and their clients from digital threats and ensure data security.
Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement of a Master's degree.
- Experience with National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) standards and implementation.
- Experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the context of cybersecurity.
- Must be located in or near Mecca.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates should possess:
- Business Continuity and Information Security Management skills
- Cybersecurity and Information Security expertise
- Application Security knowledge
- Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies
- Strong understanding of industry best practices and compliance standards
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Leadership experience in information security roles
- Certifications such as CISSP, ISO 2700x, ISM, or CISA are a plus
We are always looking for creative, ambitious, and committed individuals who strive for excellence. If you have the skills and experience that add real value, and are interested in working in a field that focuses on technical challenges and smart solutions, we encourage you to apply and join us.
#J-18808-LjbffrVirtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer
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We are looking for a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to guide our security posture, particularly as we move into regulated spaces like auto-financing. The role is ideal for someone with extensive regulatory familiarity and previous experience operating in a strategic advisory capacity.
Key Responsibilities- Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations , especially SAMA frameworks
- Review and implement data security strategies across departments
- Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations
- Oversee documentation and data protection practices
- Coordinate with product and legal teams to maintain standards
- Saudi national6+ years experience
- Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law
- Prior role as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant
- Experience operating through or with an agency setup (ideal)
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 compliance standards
- Ability to lead cross-functional audit and compliance efforts across departments
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer
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We are looking for a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to guide our security posture, particularly as we move into regulated spaces like auto-financing. The role is ideal for someone with extensive regulatory familiarity and previous experience operating in a strategic advisory capacity.
Key Responsibilities- Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations , especially SAMA frameworks
- Review and implement data security strategies across departments
- Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations
- Oversee documentation and data protection practices
- Coordinate with product and legal teams to maintain standards
- Saudi national6+ years experience
- Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law
- Prior role as vCISO or senior security/compliance consultant
- Experience operating through or with an agency setup (ideal)
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 compliance standards
- Ability to lead cross-functional audit and compliance efforts across departments
Director - Risk Management
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Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description
Visa’s Global Risk organization is seeking a dynamic Director to join its team and lead Digital Payment risks management across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman.
This role serves as the face of Risk with external obligation to ensure Visa’s interactions with clients, partners, merchants, regulators and other third parties on risk-related matters are well informed, effective, and collectively moving the Visa ecosystem towards a stronger state. Internally, the Risk Management Director’s obligation is to leverage their market knowledge and presence to ensure Visa’s risk related policies, programs and frameworks are aligned with current and future business demands.
The Director role provides deep insights, thought leadership and support against a broader set of risk related issues and activities, including client fraud and approval optimization, credit settlement risk, anti-money laundering, deployment of Visa’s Risk solutions, the use of third parties and deployment of emerging technologies.
The Director will serve as the risk leader and advisor to the KBO business and GCC & CEMEA Risk leadership teams and will play a vital role in shaping the risk management landscape in a rapidly growing cluster.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Risk, GCC, this role requires frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders across the GCC and CEMEA regions, and extensive external engagements with clients, partners, government and other payment industry stakeholders.
As an individual contributor, this role requires a highly self-motivated individual, with the skills and ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders across the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman cluster.
Five core principles provide a foundation for our work in Risk Management:
Market Knowledge: Maintain a heightened awareness of the country or regional business environment, the payment system and other risks to clients operating in each market, and the past and present tactics being deployed to mitigate these risks.
Business Alignment: Align Visa’s risk-related objectives and activities with Visa’s business goals in the same area in order to maximize long-term growth.
Relationship Management: Engage key stakeholders (clients, partners, law enforcement, government and others) to secure support for Visa’s goals and address identified risks.
Thought Leadership: Differentiate Visa by demonstrating thought leadership to payment system stakeholders on risk issues, pulling from local, regional, and global sources. As a Risk Vanguard within the cluster work with Risk to identify new & novel methods used by criminals to target clients or stakeholders and build customized and innovative risk offerings by aligning with internal stakeholders to disrupt emerging fraud & security vulnerabilities affecting the Payments Industry
Communication: Ensure strong communication and provide marketplace feedback around Visa’s risk related programs and policies, and other activities
Key Responsibilities:
Ecosystem Risk Management: Maintain a heightened awareness of the country or regional business environment, payment systems, and other risks to clients operating in each market. Stay informed about past and present tactics used to mitigate these risks. Monitor local risk-related trends and developments, such as fraud schemes, regulatory changes, and key developments required to enhance the risk profile of partners and clients as well as Visa’s risk posture. Take the lead in protecting the payment ecosystem by proactively managing Visa’s Ecosystem Integrity programs with internal and external stakeholders.
Business Alignment: Align Visa’s risk-related objectives and activities with Visa’s business goals in the region to optimize long-term growth and ensure that risk management strategies support and enhance the overall business strategy.
Risk Relationship Management: Engage key stakeholders, including clients, law enforcement, government, and other relevant entities, to secure support for Visa’s goals and address identified risks. Be the primary Visa risk expert advisor to key clients in the market. Drive customized risk engagements and provide focus to key clients, fintechs, merchants, and emerging payment stakeholders. Develop and execute a client engagement plan and materials to help clients optimize fraud performance, determine the type and frequency of engagements.
Thought Leadership: Differentiate Visa by demonstrating thought leadership on risk issues to payment system stakeholders. Participate in and orchestrate industry forums (e.g., clients, law enforcement, regulators, industry participants), and consumer awareness campaigns of payment system stakeholders to drive greater awareness and support for Visa’s payment system risk strategy. Be the point of reference in all risk-related engagement with regulatory and industry bodies. Differentiate Visa as a digital payments leader by providing clients and other stakeholders with value-added insights, best practices, conducting onsite market fraud prevention seminars (or webinars), and educational materials.
Communication: Ensure effective communication and provide marketplace feedback regarding Visa’s risk-related programs, policies, and other activities. Maintain transparency and keep all relevant parties informed about risk management initiatives and outcomes.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
- Has led underwriting operations for SME, Retail or corporate lending for a large Financial Institution for a minimum of 3 years, taking accountability for application processing and credit decisioning functions
- Led the underwriting of merchants for a large acquirer including client risk assessment and due diligence, onboarding
- Strong understanding of and experience managing acquiring risk with hands-on experience improving the acquiring risk posture of an entity.
- Experience in managing fraud risk, transaction monitoring operations, application fraud assessment, and suspicious transaction review.
- Good understanding of Anti-Money Laundering policies and operational processes
- Assessed impact of regulation on business or operations, responsible for responding to regulatory requirements, and participated or led responses to regulatory supervision or scrutiny.
- Experience with maximizing portfolio performance within the confines of local regulation.
Required
- Master’s degree required with 10+ years of progressive risk management experience working in the payment services or financial industry
- Strong understanding of the inter-dependency between Credit, Operational, Strategic and Cybersecurity Risks
- Understanding of current and emerging payment system risk trends across Middle East & Africa
- Ability to influence at senior levels both internally and externally.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action.
- Detail orientation and strong analytical skills, willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems
- Flexibility and ability to think creatively and to identify new ways to approach old problems.
- Ability to identify and pursue multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver superior results.
- Exceptional project management and reporting skills. Strong proficiency with project management tools (i.e. Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint). Proven ability to prioritize deliverables and projects to meet timelines efficiently, to adapt to changes in priorities quickly and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive projects to completion and deliver quality materials under tight deadlines
- Experience determining when to escalate to management and identifying the right stakeholders for decision making
- Excellent collaboration and communications skills with experience in influencing, communicating and driving change through cross-functional groups, including the ability to diplomatically build consensus across disparate views
- Positive, proactive, solution-oriented problem solver who gets things done within a matrix organization
- Experience in preparing, and reviewing, and delivering (concise) executive level communications
Additional Information
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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Risk Management Specialist
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يعتبر متخصص إدارة المخاطر جزءًا حيويًا من أي منظمة، حيث يلعب دورًا رئيسيًا في تحديد وتحليل وإدارة المخاطر المحتملة التي قد تؤثر على العمليات التجارية. يتطلب هذا الدور مهارات تحليلية قوية وقدرة على التفكير الاستراتيجي لضمان استدامة الأعمال. سيكون المرشح الناجح مسؤولاً عن تطوير استراتيجيات فعالة لتقليل المخاطر وتحسين الأداء العام للمنظمة.
المسؤوليات- تحديد وتقييم المخاطر المحتملة التي قد تؤثر على الأعمال.
- تطوير استراتيجيات وخطط لإدارة المخاطر.
- تقديم تقارير دورية للإدارة حول حالة المخاطر والتوصيات.
- تحديث السياسات والإجراءات المتعلقة بإدارة المخاطر بانتظام.
- مهارات قيادية وقدرة على العمل ضمن فريق.
- إلمام بأدوات تحليل البيانات والتقنيات الحديثة.
- خبرة سابقة في إدارة المخاطر أو مجال ذي صلة 0-2 سنة.
- مهارات تحليلية قوية وقدرة على حل المشكلات.
- شهادة مهنية في إدارة المخاطر أو مجال ذي صلة.
- حاصل على شهادة ISO 31000
- مهارات تنظيمية وإدارة الوقت ممتازة. نتائج وتحسين الأداء.
- مهارات تحليل البيانات وإعداد التقارير.
- فهم شامل لمفاهيم إدارة المخاطر.
- قدرة على استخدام أدوات إدارة المخاطر الحديثة.
- إلمام بالتشريعات والمعايير المتعلقة بإدارة المخاطر.
- قدرة على التفكير الاستراتيجي واتخاذ القرارات.
Risk Management Advisor
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About Us :
Kaizen is the Number 1 Recruitment Leader in the MENA region and works on placing high-caliber professionals in prominent and lucrative roles across the Middle East & GCC.
The Client :
Established in 1841, it is the world’s leading source of business information and insights, enabling companies to Decide with Confidence. It operates responsibly in 64 countries across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean / Pacific Islands regions.
Job Description :
We are looking for a high-performing Sales Consultant based in KSA to meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Be responsible for Business Development in the assigned region.
- Build, maintain, and manage key relationships.
- Devise and execute appropriate marketing and promotional efforts.
- Achieve growth and meet sales targets successfully.
- Set objectives for each client offering.
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with clients and understanding their needs.
- Present sales, revenue, expenses reports, and realistic forecasts to the management team.
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition.
Skills & Competencies :
- Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales executive, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
- Ability to communicate, make presentations, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the company.
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from planning to successful closure.
- Strong business sense and diverse industry expertise.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent networking skills.
Qualifications :
- Preferably Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a reputed institute.
Experience :
- Preferably 3+ years of B2B corporate sales experience.
Next Steps :
When you apply for this position, a consultant from Kaizen Firm will evaluate your resume for this role and consider you for other relevant positions that match your interests, expertise, and skill set. Your CV may be stored in our protected applicant tracking system, but your information will never be disclosed without your permission. You can browse a wide range of employment opportunities and manage your personal data rights at any time via
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Sales
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