CISO
PayLink
Requirements Saudi national. 5+ years in cybersecurity, with leadership experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field CSF or NCA regulations experience Ability to independently communicate cyber risks and regulatory concerns directly to executive management and board committees. CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification (preferred) Responsibilities: Define and execute Paylink's enterprise information security strategy Build and operate the cybersecurity governance program aligned with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and PCI DSS Lead application security across the payment gateway and product portfolio Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution Manage risk assessments, internal and external audits, and regulatory reporting to SAMA and other authorities Partner with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security by design Brief the CEO, executive team, and board on security posture, risks, incidents, and investments Lead third-party and outsourcing cybersecurity risk assessments and ensure compliance with SAMA outsourcing and cybersecurity requirements. Lead cybersecurity incident response activities, including escalation management, investigation, reporting, and post-incident remediation. Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing programs. Establish and maintain cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the organization.
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Requirements Saudi national.
5+ years in cybersecurity, with leadership experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field
CSF or NCA regulations experience Ability to independently communicate cyber risks and regulatory concerns directly to executive management and board committees.
CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification (preferred) Responsibilities:
Define and execute Paylink's enterprise information security strategy
Build and operate the cybersecurity governance program aligned with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and PCI DSS
Lead application security across the payment gateway and product portfolio
Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
Manage risk assessments, internal and external audits, and regulatory reporting to SAMA and other authorities
Partner with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security by design
Brief the CEO, executive team, and board on security posture, risks, incidents, and investments
Lead third-party and outsourcing cybersecurity risk assessments and ensure compliance with SAMA outsourcing and cybersecurity requirements.
Lead cybersecurity incident response activities, including escalation management, investigation, reporting, and post-incident remediation.
Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing programs.
Establish and maintain cybersecurity awareness and training programs across the organization.
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