Tap Payments
Cybersecurity Manager
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 27/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
12/09/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
27/10/2025
Job description
The Cybersecurity Manager at Tap Payments is responsible for ensuring the security of networks, systems, and data, with a strong focus on compliance with industry regulations. The role involves conducting audits, monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and collaborating across teams to strengthen defenses. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, proactive threat detection, and secure financial data management in a fast-growing fintech environment.
Required skills
cybersecurity compliance
GDPR
PCI DSS
ISO 27001
SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
NIST
COBIT
network security
firewalls
intrusion detection
intrusion prevention
endpoint protection
cloud security
AWS
Azure
OCI
Python
PowerShell
Bash
Key responsibilities
- Ensure the organization complies with key financial regulations, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, utilizing the SAMA CyberSecurity Framework, NIST or COBIT.
- Monitor security systems, networks, and applications using advanced tools to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on financial data and sensitive information.
- Respond to, investigate, and resolve security incidents promptly, providing root cause analysis and implementing remediation plans within agreed timelines.
- Collaborate with internal teams across Cybersecurity, IT, Compliance, and Product Development to improve incident response processes and ensure quick resolution.
- Work closely with compliance, legal, and risk management teams to ensure that security policies align with regulatory requirements.
- Carry out other duties as assigned, based on the demands of the business and the role's growth.
Experience & skills
- 2–4 years of role-specific experience with an understanding of fintech.
- Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Certification in CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar technical certifications.
- Proven expertise in network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and endpoint protection.
- Proficiency in cloud security (AWS, Azure, OCI), including hands-on experience implementing cloud security best practices in multi-cloud environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is preferred.
- Knowledge of/experience with international compliance requirements/standards, including GDPR and ISO 27001.
- Ability to build credibility and develop client, merchant, and stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to articulate support and meet client requirements effectively.
- Growth mindset and solution-driven approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead small engagements.
- Effective prioritization and organization of work.
- High productivity and innovation focus.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic strongly preferred.
- Saudi nationality is mandatory.
