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Head of Cybersecurity Operations

Full time at Almajdouie in Saudi Arabia
Posted on January 24, 2025

Job details

Head of Cybersecurity Operations will manage security operations which includes 24/7 SOC, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and IAM. The ideal candidate will need to have a strong record in managing Cybersecurity Operations teams, and must be a Saudi national. Client Details Our client is one of the largest petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia. The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be based in the Eastern Province region of Saudi. Description The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be responsible for:

  1. Managing 24/7 SOC team
  2. Overseeing the design, implementation and management of Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions
  3. Managing vendors and managed services providers
  4. Threat intelligence and vulnerability management
  5. Working closely with compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
  6. Presenting cybersecurity threat reports to senior management
  7. Continuous improvement of security operations processes and procedures
  8. Working closely with internal audit to implement any recommendations/remediations
Profile The Head of Cybersecurity Operations will be/have:
  1. At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields of study
  2. 10+ years of experience in managing Cybersecurity Operations
  3. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, CISM, CIH, GSOC, CEH, Security+, etc.
  4. Strong knowledge of IAM solutions and principles
  5. Excellent understanding of Cybersecurity threat monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response and handling, vulnerability management, etc.
  6. Strong understanding of how to secure networks and endpoints
  7. Exposure to regulatory requirements such as NCAP
  8. Previously worked in large organisations, and dealt with complex security requirements and risks
  9. Based in/willing to relocate to Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
  10. A Saudi national
Job Offer The Head of Cybersecurity Operations offers an attractive package, and the opportunity to work in one of the largest petrochemical companies in Saudi. Skills cybersecurity operations #J-18808-Ljbffr

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