Summary
NEOM is seeking a Cyber Strategy Advisor to support the Cybersecurity Unit's strategy, with a focus on cybersecurity technologies and capability development. The role includes researching and assessing technologies, advising on procurement, developing High-Level Designs with the Chief Security Architect, and coordinating with stakeholders at Tonomus and NEOM. Candidates should have 8–10 years of cybersecurity experience, including operations and R&D, and a relevant bachelor's degree; a master's degree is also listed, while a doctorate is a plus. Fluency in English is required.
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| Engaging regularly with all colleagues, maintain current knowledge of each Section's mandate, strategy, responsibilities, current tasks and activities, plans, risks, challenges, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Maintain awareness of global and regional technological developments in cybersecurity relevant to NEOM. Help Unit staff identify knowledge gaps and assist them in identifying ways to fill these gaps. Based on the above and innovative thinking, co-develop the Cybersecurity Unit's strategy through exchanges, workshops, written materials, and presentations, with a focus on technological aspects and ensuring the Unit leverages leading-edge technology developments in cybersecurity. Contribute to procurement and other capability development activities by helping identify and specify the most adequate and promising technologies and approaches to meet Tonomus' specific needs. Perform analytical research on existing and developing cybersecurity technologies, and document and communicate findings Meet with Vendors to evaluate latest cybersecurity technologies and provide assessments and recommendations to the Cybersecurity Unit Leadership Team Liaise with stakeholders within Tonomus and NEOM to ensure consistent alignment throughout the strategy development. Work with the Chief Security Architect to develop High Level Designs in order to meet evolving Tonomus requirements and to reduce risk. Identify issues and threats with potential impact to the strategic objectives. Help promote the Cybersecurity Unit's mission, strategy, objectives, tasks, activities, approaches, and capabilities, and help identify and correct misinformation. Dynamically balance time spent engaging within and outside the Unit, optimizing these competing activities based on current and upcoming Unit needs. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. | Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity operations as well as R&D activities. 8-10 years working in cybersecurity, with an ability to quickly understand how people, processes, and technologies come together to achieve cybersecurity objectives. Excellent writing skills to author original text to present the pros and cons of the application of technologies to specific problems in cybersecurity. Excellent communication skills to engage with a wide range of multi-national stakeholders. 8-10 years work experience in cross-cultural diverse environments. Demonstrated ability to work within a team. Experience working with the Middle Eastern culture. | Bachelor's Degree relevant to ICT, cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree in ICT, cybersecurity, or a related field. Doctorate's degree in ICT, cybersecurity, or a related field is a plus. Must be fluent in English, additional languages are a plus