Head of Cybersecurity & IT Risk

Client of Foreground

Employer Active

Posted 8 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Our client is a large enterprise operating mission-critical systems and data platforms within a regulated environment. Cybersecurity and IT risk are board-level priorities for the organisation.

The Role

The Head of Cybersecurity & IT Risk will lead enterprise-wide cyber risk management and information security strategy. This role will oversee security architecture, risk assessments, incident response, and compliance frameworks. A key focus will be aligning cybersecurity posture with regulatory and national standards. The role will advise executive leadership and support board-level reporting. This position will also manage internal teams and third-party security providers. Continuous improvement and resilience planning will be critical elements of the role.

Desired Candidate Profile

Candidates must have senior experience in cybersecurity or IT risk leadership roles. Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and security standards is essential. Experience in Saudi Arabia or similarly regulated markets is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate technical credibility, risk judgment, and executive communication skills. Industry certifications and leadership experience are strongly valued.

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  • Head Of Cybersecurity & IT Risk

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Client of Foreground

Our client is a large enterprise operating mission-critical systems and data platforms within a regulated environment.

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