Senior Cybersecurity Specialist- Operations

MEET-KSA-Jazan-JIGPC

**Job Description and Qualifications**

JOB SCOPE
- Ensure the prevention of Cybersecurity incidents and events and take immediate steps to remediate them if they occur.
- Identify Cybersecurity related Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risks and work with the relevant Stakeholders to implement appropriate Cybersecurity controls for their mitigation.
- Report on the Compliance of JIGPC’s Cybersecurity policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and standards as well as Audit reports.
- Control the execution and implementation of Cybersecurity related projects.
- Guarantee Quality of Work and deliverables.

**Internal Contacts**:
**External Contacts**:

- Cybersecurity Director
- Cybersecurity Operations Head
- Cybersecurity Team
- IT / OT Team
- Internal Auditor, and
- Any other JIGPC Departments if required
- Contractors
- Suppliers and Vendors
- Consultants
- External Auditors
- External Support Groups
- Government Entities

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure JIGPC’s data, systems and networks are protected by appropriate Cybersecurity controls and provide security related support to users as and when required.
- Manage and monitor JIGPC’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) and immediately respond to, manage and report on any intrusion attempts, Cyber Incidents or Cyberattacks on JIGPC’s data, systems or networks.
- Oversee and manage any outsourced Cybersecurity services (including SLAs and OLAs) and their related Third-Party Suppliers / Vendors / Contractors.
- Interact with Consultants and ensure Cybersecurity projects are completed on time and within budget and desired quality.
- Resolve Cybersecurity problems, determining their Root Cause and suggest measures to improve Cybersecurity within JIGPC.
- Prepare and provide regular Cybersecurity Reports (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, Ad Hoc, etc.)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs meet organizational requirements.
- Contribute towards Cybersecurity Processes, Policies and Procedures improvements.
- Ensure distribution of knowledge within the Cybersecurity team through coaching and training, contributing to the technical robustness of the team
- Participate in major Cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
- Contribute to Cybersecurity Awareness Program.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Cybersecurity Specialist or Director.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- ** Minimum Qualifications (degree, training, or certification required)**
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Certifications: Cybersecurity related certifications (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CEH, GIAC, SSCP, CIH etc.) preferred.
- Training and other requirements:

- Robust knowledge of Cybersecurity regulations, standards, and controls.
- Fluent in Cyber Incident Detection, Response and Management
- Strong understanding of ICT, including Hardware, Software and Networks.
- Expertise in preparing and analyzing Cybersecurity reports.
- Experience in ICT / Cybersecurity Audit / Compliance / Regulatory discussions.
- ** Minimum Experience (Technical, functional, and/or leadership experience required)**
- Five to six (5 - 6) years of Cybersecurity Operations / Information Security / IT Security related work experience.
- ** Job Specific Skills (Key functional, leadership, or business skills required)**
- Awareness of latest Cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
- Ability to identify Cybersecurity related Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risks.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to learn, intellectual honesty and independent thinking.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

COMPETENCIES

00- Adaptability_
- Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.- Building Customer Loyalty_
- Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.- Communication_
- Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.**External Contacts**:

- Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.- Continuous Learning_-
- Contributing to Team_
- Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the