Cybersecurity GRC Specialist

The Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Specialist is responsible for working on the establishment of the organization's cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, and mitigating risk. This role involves conducting cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks, while helping ensure the organization aligns with regulatory requirements and standards in KSA, such as NCA and SAMA.

Cybersecurity Governance

Develop and implement cybersecurity governance policies and frameworks

Monitor adherence to established cybersecurity policies across the organization

Provide periodic updates and reports to the CISO on governance metrics

Identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks through detailed risk assessments

Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and mitigate identified risks

Maintain and update the organization's risk register

Compliance Management

Ensure organizational compliance with KSA-specific standards (e.g., NCA, SAMA)

Conduct periodic internal and external compliance audits

Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports as required by authorities

Business Continuity

Assist in developing and maintaining the organization’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans

Support business impact analyses and risk assessments to ensure operational resilience

Participate in testing and validation of business continuity and recovery procedures

Contribute to incident response activities to minimize disruptions and ensure timely recovery

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related IT fields.

Relevant experience in Cybersecurity GRC is preferrable.

Certifications in GRC are highly preferable.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance.

Knowledge of KSA-specific regulations like NCA, SAMA, and ISO 27001

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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