Cyber Security Risk Assessment Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist with 5+ years of relevant experience to join our Information Security team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifying security gaps, ensuring compliance with international frameworks, and strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.

Identify and evaluate potential risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to information assets.

Maintain and update the risk register , document findings, and track mitigation status.

Align assessments with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SAMA, and NCA ECC.

Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and control validation .

Collaborate with IT, Cybersecurity, and Business teams to ensure timely risk remediation.

Prepare and present risk assessment reports and dashboards for leadership and audit teams.

Support periodic security audits and compliance reviews .

Continuously enhance risk methodologies, templates, and documentation standards.

Mandatory Skills (Asset by Asset)

Risk Assessment & Management : Strong understanding of ISO 27005 / NIST SP 800-30 methodologies.

Security Frameworks & Compliance : Experience with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SAMA, or NCA ECC.

Vulnerability & Threat Management : Knowledge of tools like Qualys, Nessus, or Rapid7.

Technical Security Knowledge : Good grasp of network, application, and cloud (AWS / Azure) security.

Reporting & Documentation : Ability to prepare structured reports and executive summaries.

Stakeholder Communication : Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Certifications (Preferred) : CRISC / CISA / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / CEH.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.

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