Cybersecurity Consultant

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cybersecurity consulting engagements across various industries
• Provide strategic advisory on cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance
• Conduct maturity assessments against ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS controls
• Perform gap assessments, risk assessments, and control effectiveness reviews
• Develop prioritized remediation roadmaps and cybersecurity operating models
• Advise on the design and implementation of cybersecurity governance frameworks
• Support the development of security policies, standards, and procedures
• Review security controls and architecture designs including IAM, Network, Cloud, and Data Protection
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and regulatory stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in advisory or consulting
• At least one valid NCSC-approved certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or CISA)
• Working command of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and regional regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in cybersecurity or information systems
• Multiple certifications across governance, risk, and audit
• Prior experience in consultancy, system integration, or telco-affiliated security practices