Principal Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations

Principal Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations Job Description

Position Title :

Manager : Cyber Security Operations

Broad Band : M12 : Management

Reports to :

Director : Cyber Security

Department & Function :

Ma’aden Cyber Security

Talent Pipeline Layer :

Managing Others (MO)

Overview Manager : Cyber Security Operations is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and improving security solutions across Ma’aden’s perimeter, infrastructure, network, system and database levels to protect MA’ADEN Corporate and Affiliate IT and OT resources and assets within Saudi Arabia, India, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Mauritius. The role leads the Security Operations Center (SOC) for Ma’aden across seven countries, maintains cyber threat situational awareness, and oversees systems and processes used to assess security. It includes threat intelligence, access management, incident response and forensic investigations / Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Responsibilities / Focus Areas

Oversee and direct Cyber security activities to execute the cyber security program across Ma’aden including Corporate and Affiliates in the seven countries.

Ensure IT / OT systems usage and administrative procedures comply with Ma’aden cyber security policies and that services from business units and outsourced providers align with policies.

Perform daily monitoring, maintenance and improvements of security solutions across perimeter, infrastructure, network, system and database levels.

Maintain cyber threat situational awareness and oversee systems and processes used to assess security.

Monitor users, applications, networks, systems and physical asset access; conduct periodic audits and user access reviews.

Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability scanning, incident detection and reporting to enable informed decisions.

Lead Incident Response capabilities : detect, identify, analyze and recover from cyber events; develop recovery and handling plans and periodically test scenarios.

Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs : coordinate and supervise plans and procedures across the seven countries; maintain BC / DR documentation; liaise with stakeholders, vendors and auditors.

Implement and comply with Cyber Security policies in the manufacturing environment; participate in early design and ensure security controls for IT / OT and OT / ICS in Ma’aden affiliates.

Lead governance and compliance efforts, audits and security policy enforcement; coordinate with affiliates and government authorities as required.

Drive performance, quality and productivity targets; support Saudization targets and build a high-performance, diverse team.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualification :

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; an advanced degree is desirable.

Experience :

At least 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Skills :

Mixed managerial, analytical and technical skills across multi IT / OT domains (database, development, network operations, data centers, OS, SOC, security technologies, applications security); knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery; understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, NIST; information security certifications (CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 / ISMS Lead Auditor); ITIL is a plus; IT service management practices.

Key Accountabilities

Operational / Functional responsibilities covering cyber security operations management, policy adherence, monitoring, threat intelligence and incident response across Ma’aden and affiliates.

Leadership responsibilities : performance management, capability building, budgeting, planning, governance and cross-functional collaboration; ensure safe, compliant, high-performance team operations.

Relationships : coordinate with ICT functions, internal / external security functions, auditors, government authorities, and affiliates; manage service providers and knowledge transfer.

Technical / Functional competencies : cyber risk management, enterprise and IT / solution architecture, security controls, cloud security, vendor security, project management and presentation skills.

Leadership competencies : teamwork, integrity, accountability, communication, planning and time management.

Safety : advocate for safety, apply HSE rules, ensure wellbeing and foster a safety culture.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Mining

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