Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Risk Management

Established in 2008, Geidea epitomises customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovationGeidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the marketOur solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity.Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinkingwww.geidea.netTo maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for new Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Risk ManagementJob purpose: The Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Risk Management is responsible for leading the organization’s efforts in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber security risks. This role involves overseeing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk management processes to ensure the protection of sensitive data and IT infrastructure. The Sr. Manager will lead a team of security professionals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic guidance on cyber security risk mitigation. The position ensures the organization’s systems, networks, and applications remain secure, resilient, and compliant with industry regulations and best practices.Key accountabilities and decision ownership: Accountable for developing and executing the organization's cyber security risk management strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards. Own the decisions on risk tolerance and remediation priorities for identified vulnerabilities.Lead and be accountable for the overall vulnerability assessment program, including determining the scope, tools, and methodologies. Own decisions regarding the prioritization of vulnerabilities based on risk assessments and potential impact.Own the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the penetration testing program. Make decisions on testing scope, tools, and strategies, and ensure comprehensive reporting and remediation of findings.Accountable for ensuring that the organization’s security practices comply with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NCA, SAMA CSF, PCI-DSS) and industry best practices. Own decisions related to security policies and procedures that ensure compliance.Own the recruitment, development, and management of the cyber security assurance team, including performance management and resource allocation. Make decisions on team structure and skill development to meet evolving security needs.Accountable for fostering cross-departmental collaboration between security, IT, development, and compliance teams. Own decisions on how security risks and remediation efforts are communicated to senior leadership and other stakeholders.Must have technical / professional qualifications:4-8 years of experience Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, Information Technology.Certifications:CISA/CRISC/CISSPGIACITIL v4 Cloud Security certificationsSecurity ArchitectureExperience in information security and application security controls.Exposure to methodologies, such as OWASP is preferred.Sound experience in PCI-DSS, NCA, SAMA Cyber Security Framework remediation and certification audit.Knowledge and understanding of Information Security related risk assessments framework such as SAMA, OCTAVE, COBIT, ISO 27005 and NIST 800-30, CBE. Ability to perform internal information security reviews and meet external.audits.Sound understanding and knowledge of firewall rules, security architecture, infrastructure, and application hardening.Exposure to the financial Sector Is preferred.Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the mostCustomer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approachOpen - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolveReal - No jargon and no excuses!Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinkingResilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than beforeCollaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a teamWe are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solutionClick apply below and become part of the Geidea story