Cybersecurity Specialist (GRC & Risk-SOC)AIQU · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Cybersecurity Specialist (GRC & Risk-SOC)

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-24 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Contract Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market SAR 15,000–SAR 25,000/mo

About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in Cybersecurity Risk Management and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The ideal candidate will have practical experience in cybersecurity risk assessments, governance, compliance, incident handling, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • ● Conduct hands-on cybersecurity risk assessments for applications, networks, infrastructure, third-party vendors, technology projects, and organizational changes.
  • ● Identify, analyze, and evaluate cybersecurity risks by assessing likelihood and business impact.
  • ● Maintain the cybersecurity risk register and develop, track, and follow up on risk treatment and mitigation plans.
  • ● Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity governance documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
  • ● Assess compliance with applicable NCA Cybersecurity Controls and review supporting evidence.
  • ● Identify compliance gaps, document findings, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely remediation and closure.
  • ● Support internal and external cybersecurity audits, regulatory assessments, and compliance reviews.
  • ● Investigate cybersecurity incidents and Security Operations Center (SOC) alerts, perform initial analysis, assess impact, escalate when required, and monitor remediation activities.
  • ● Maintain strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, security controls, infrastructure configurations, and remediation approaches.
  • ● Collaborate with technical and business teams to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.
  • ● Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Risk Management and GRC.
  • ● Strong practical experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments (not limited to coordinating assessments or project management).
  • ● Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity governance documentation.
  • ● Solid understanding of NCA Cybersecurity Controls and compliance requirements.
  • ● Experience supporting cybersecurity audits and regulatory assessments.
  • ● Knowledge of cybersecurity incident response and SOC operations.
  • ● Good understanding of network, infrastructure, applications, security technologies, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
  • ● Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.