Lead, Cyber Security Assurance
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TAQA Distribution is seeking a Lead, Cyber Security Assurance to operationalize and enhance the cyber security assurance framework. You will execute security compliance monitoring, control assessments, vulnerability management, and audit coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Operationalise and maintain TAQA Distribution’s cyber security assurance framework, ensuring policies, standards, and controls are effectively implemented across IT environments
- Monitor and assess compliance with cyber security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SAMA, NIST CSF), identifying control gaps and supporting remediation actions
- Conduct and coordinate security control assessments, compliance reviews, and assurance activities
- Support cyber security audit activities (internal and external), including preparation of audit evidence, coordination with auditors, tracking findings, and ensuring timely closure
- Maintain and manage the cyber security risk register, tracking identified risks, assessing impact, and ensuring mitigation actions are defined, assigned, and monitored
- Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation tracking, working with infrastructure and application teams
- Prepare and publish cyber security dashboards and reports, providing visibility on compliance posture, risk exposure, and control effectiveness
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent
- 6 years of relevant working experience
- Strong understanding and hands on experience with cyber security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SAMA Cybersecurity framework)
- Experience in security assurance, compliance monitoring, and control testing, including audit preparation and remediation tracking
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security control implementation across IT environments
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Job Summary
- To operationalise, manage, and continuously enhance TAQA Distribution’s cyber security assurance framework.
- The Lead, Cyber Security Assurance is responsible for executing cyber assurance activities including security compliance monitoring, control assessments, vulnerability management, audit coordination, and risk tracking.
- This role acts as a subject matter expert in cyber security assurance.
General Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of organization’s policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls.
- Ensure all reports are completed timely and comply with business policies and standards.
- Manage preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Operationalise and maintain TAQA Distribution’s cyber security assurance framework.
- Monitor and assess compliance with cyber security standards.
- Conduct and coordinate security control assessments, compliance reviews, and assurance activities.
- Support cyber security audit activities.
- Maintain and manage the cyber security risk register.
- Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation tracking.
- Prepare and publish cyber security dashboards and reports.
- Support implementation and monitoring of security controls across enterprise and operational systems.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded into projects.
- Facilitate cyber security governance forums and working groups.
- Provide advisory support to project teams and business units on cyber security policies.
- Support development and execution of cyber security awareness and training initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
- 6 years of relevant working experience.
Desired Requirements
- Master’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
- 9 years of relevant working experience.
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding and hands on experience with cyber security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SAMA Cybersecurity framework).
- Experience in security assurance, compliance monitoring, and control testing.
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessment, and security control implementation.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, vulnerability scanners, identity and access management systems, and endpoint security tools.
- Ability to apply risk based approaches to security assurance.
- Leverage AI powered tools to enhance reporting, risk analysis, and operational efficiency.
Strategic & Business Competencies
- Strong understanding of TAQA Distribution’s IT landscape, regulatory environment, and operational risk profile.
- Ability to align cyber security assurance activities with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
- Stakeholder management and advisory capability across IT and business teams.
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