
Tap Payments
Cybersecurity Manager
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 30/07/2025
Job overview
Date posted
15/06/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/07/2025
Job description
The Cybersecurity Manager at Tap Payments will play a critical role in protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the organization's digital infrastructure. This position is focused on ensuring regulatory compliance across various security frameworks and maintaining a robust defense posture against evolving cyber threats. As a key team member within Tapâs Cybersecurity Department, the manager will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and enhancing the security of all network, cloud, and system environmentsâespecially those handling sensitive customer and financial data. The role emphasizes strong compliance alignment, including adherence to standards such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and national frameworks like SAMA Cybersecurity. The manager will lead audits and vulnerability assessments, oversee real-time monitoring systems, and manage responses to incidents such as breaches or attempted intrusions. They will also develop and implement security policies and controls, perform root-cause analyses post-incident, and partner with cross-functional teamsâincluding legal, compliance, risk, and engineeringâto ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the product lifecycle and corporate operations.
Required skills
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 is strongly preferred
- Saudi nationality is a mandatory requirement