Summary
CCDS is seeking a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist to support a governmental entity in Riyadh. The project-based engagement is for 13 months and requires at least 6 years of relevant experience. Duties include reviewing cybersecurity policies, conducting risk and compliance assessments, maintaining risk registers, supporting audits, and preparing executive reports. A relevant bachelor's degree and knowledge of NCA controls and ISO/IEC 27001 are required; CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification is preferred.
The posting
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Location: On-site – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract/engagement: Project-based managed cybersecurity services (13-month)
Minimum experience: 6+ years
Role Purpose
Support the governmental entity's cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and executive reporting activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Review and periodically update cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
· Perform cybersecurity risk assessments covering assets, systems, projects, and third parties.
· Maintain the cybersecurity risk register, develop treatment plans, track actions, and align decisions with the entity's approved risk appetite.
· Conduct compliance gap assessments against NCA controls, ISO/IEC 27001, and other applicable national or international frameworks.
· Support internal and external audits, prepare evidence, manage non-compliance cases, and follow remediation through closure.
· Operate or support eGRC and cybersecurity risk-management tools.
· Prepare management reports, executive dashboards, KPIs, compliance status reports, and committee-level presentations.
Technical and Professional Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
· At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
· Advanced knowledge of Saudi and international cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NCA controls and ISO/IEC 27001.
· Proven experience with cybersecurity risk registers, treatment plans, third-party risk, executive reporting, and eGRC tools.
Personal Requirements
· Strong stakeholder-management skills and confidence working with senior leadership.
· Excellent analytical, writing, presentation, and documentation skills.
· Structured, detail-oriented, accountable, and able to coordinate remediation across multiple teams.
Professional Certifications
Preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer (LI).