Job Title: Cybersecurity Consultant
Job Summary:
The Cybersecurity Consultant is responsible for evaluating
and strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture across systems,
networks, and user environments. This role involves conducting detailed audits,
delivering threat intelligence and analysis, and developing incident response
improvement plans. The consultant ensures that all cybersecurity practices
align with national regulations and industry standards, helping the
organization mitigate risks and maintain robust digital resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity
Audits & Assessments:
- Perform
in-depth audits of IT systems, network infrastructure, and user access
controls.
- Identify
vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps.
- Provide
actionable recommendations to enhance security posture.
- Threat
Analysis & Intelligence:
- Monitor
and analyze emerging cyber threats and attack vectors.
- Conduct
forensic investigations and root cause analysis of security incidents.
- Develop
threat models and risk assessments to inform security strategies.
- Incident
Response & Recovery Planning:
- Design
and implement incident response frameworks and playbooks.
- Collaborate
with internal teams to improve detection, containment, and recovery
capabilities.
- Conduct
post-incident reviews and update response protocols accordingly.
- Compliance
& Regulatory Alignment:
- Ensure
cybersecurity practices comply with national regulations and standards
(e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Prepare
documentation and reports for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Support
certification and accreditation processes.
- Security
Architecture & Best Practices:
- Advise
on secure system and network architecture design.
- Promote
adoption of best practices in identity management, encryption, and
endpoint protection.
- Support
implementation of Zero Trust and other modern security models.
- Training
& Awareness:
- Conduct
cybersecurity awareness sessions for employees and stakeholders.
- Develop
training materials and simulate phishing or breach scenarios.
- Foster
a culture of security across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer
Science, or related field.
- Professional
certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
- Proven
experience in cybersecurity consulting, threat analysis, and incident
response.
- Strong
understanding of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk
management
- Excellent analytical,
communication, and problem-solving skills.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in IT
Requirements
We request the provision of the following resources on a
priority basis for an upcoming engagement. These consultants are expected to
operate independently as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within their respective
domains, demonstrating proficiency across multiple technologies. The assignment
will be on-site and is expected to extend for more than 12 months. The client
will provide all the necessary logistical support required for the on-site
deployment. We are looking forward to your confirmation and your support in
mobilising these resources. City within KSA - Job will be based in Jeddah, but
the resources need to go Makkah and Madina as and when needed