Security Delivery Lead – Banking Sector

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Job Description

Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders for all security operations and delivery matters.

Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of security services as per the agreed SLAs and KPIs.

Coordinate and manage team schedules, deliverables, and performance reviews.

Lead incident response coordination, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and reporting efforts when required.

Oversee compliance with internal security policies, client security policies, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SAMA, NCA ECC).

Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency across all security disciplines.

Facilitate knowledge transfer, mentoring, and skill development within the team.

Provide regular delivery updates, risk assessments, and reporting to client and internal management.

Collaborate with other business units, project managers, and technology leaders to ensure integrated security support across the client’s environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team comprising :

Security Compliance Officer

L2 / L3 F5 Application Security Engineer

Lead Network Security Engineer

L3 Network Security Engineer

L2 Network Security Engineers

L3 IAM & PKI Engineer

L2 IAM & PKI Engineers

L3 Data and Endpoint Security Engineers

L2 Data and Endpoint Security Engineers

Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders for all security operations and delivery matters.

Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of security services as per the agreed SLAs and KPIs.

Coordinate and manage team schedules, deliverables, and performance reviews.

Lead incident response coordination, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and reporting efforts when required.

Oversee compliance with internal security policies, client security policies, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SAMA, NCA ECC).

Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency across all security disciplines.

Facilitate knowledge transfer, mentoring, and skill development within the team.

Provide regular delivery updates, risk assessments, and reporting to client and internal management.

Collaborate with other business units, project managers, and technology leaders to ensure integrated security support across the client’s environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or delivery management role.

Strong understanding of security domains : network, application, data, IAM, and endpoint security.

Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multi-vendor environments.

Proven track record of delivering managed security services in banking or highly regulated environments.

Saudi National Only

Desired Skills And Certifications

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, PMP, or ITIL are highly desirable.

Technical certifications across security platforms such as :

F5 ASM, BIG-IP, or Advanced WAF

Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower

Microsoft, SailPoint, or similar IAM platforms

Symantec, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC, and ISO 27001.

Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Fluency in Arabic & English

Working Conditions

Location : On-site at client premises in Saudi Arabia.

Working Hours : Sunday to Thursday, full-time (typical business hours), with availability for escalations or incidents as needed.

Duration : Long-term engagement, with potential for extension based on performance and client satisfaction.

May require occasional travel within the Kingdom for coordination with branch offices or regulatory bodies.

Compliance with local labor laws and client-specific security clearance procedures is mandatory.

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