Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer

SOUM

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Desired Candidate Profile

Saudi national 6+ 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

Company Industry

  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Dotcom

Department / Functional Area

  • IT Software

Keywords

  • Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) / Compliance Officer

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SOUM

Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

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