Head of Cyber Security - PayLink

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedCyber Security Managerto lead cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across PayLink's payment platforms and technology infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have5+ years of cybersecurity experience within SAMA-licensed financial institutions or FinTech companies, with demonstrated hands-on experience implementing SAMA cybersecurity requirements, managing security operations, responding to security incidents, and leading cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Governance & SAMA Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and controls aligned with theSAMA Cyber Security Framework (CSF)and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews, internal audits, and remediation activities.
• Maintain cybersecurity governance documentation, risk registers, and compliance reporting.
• Identify regulatory compliance gaps and develop corrective action plans.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee daily security operations, threat monitoring, detection, and incident response activities.
• Manage security monitoring solutions, includingSIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Lead cybersecurity incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and test incident response procedures and escalation processes.

Network, Application & Infrastructure Security

• Oversee network security controls, firewall configurations, access management, and infrastructure protection.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into theSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Ensure appropriate security controls are implemented across web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and payment platforms.
• Support secure architecture reviews, application security assessments, and penetration testing activities.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

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