Cyber Security New Associate (KSA COOP Internship)

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Internship Overview

Key Responsibilities

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• Support cybersecurity **risk assessments**, including identifying risks, documenting findings, and tracking remediation actions.
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining cybersecurity **policies, standards, and procedures**.
• Support compliance and self‑assessment activities against cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., NCA, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Assist with **third‑party risk management** activities, including documentation reviews and risk tracking.
• Support preparation for internal and external **audits** by collecting evidence and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Assist in maintaining **risk registers**, compliance trackers, and governance dashboards.
• Conduct research on cybersecurity regulations, best practices, and emerging governance trends.
• Support reporting and presentations related to cybersecurity posture, risks, and compliance status.

Required Qualifications

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• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in **Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field**.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance concepts.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks or standards such as **NIST, ISO 27001, or NCA**.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Ability to work in a structured, detail‑oriented, and documentation‑focused environment.

Preferred And Nice‑to‑Have

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• Exposure to cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews, or audit activities.
• Familiarity with **Saudi cybersecurity regulations** (e.g., NCA, NDMO).
• Experience with documentation, reporting, or policy writing.
• Participation in cybersecurity projects, internships, or academic research related to GRC.
• Entry‑level certifications or coursework in progress (e.g., ISO 27001, GRCP, Security+).

What You’ll Gain

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• Hands‑on experience in cybersecurity **governance, risk, and compliance** activities.
• Exposure to cybersecurity strategy and advisory‑focused work.
• Practical understanding of regulatory and compliance‑driven cybersecurity environments.
• Experience working with risk registers, policies, and compliance artifacts.
• Strong foundation for future roles such as **Cybersecurity GRC Analyst, Cyber Strategy Analyst, or Risk & Compliance Analyst**.
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