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Information Security Officer

Saudi Arabia·RiyadhFull-Timeexecutive

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cybersecurityecommercefintech

Work Week: Sunday - Thursday

Work Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone)

About Us:

Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a virtual cybersecurity or compliance expert to guide our security posture, particularly as we move into regulated spaces like auto-financing. The role is ideal for someone with extensive regulatory familiarity and previous experience operating in a strategic advisory capacity.

Lead compliance audits aligned with KSA regulations, especially SAMA frameworks

Review and implement data security strategies across departments

Support regulatory submissions and responses for fintech operations

Oversee documentation and data protection practices

Coordinate with product and legal teams to maintain standards

Saudi national 3-4 years experience

Deep understanding of SAMA regulatory requirements and KSA cybersecurity law

Experience operating through or with an agency setup (ideal)

Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 compliance standards

Ability to lead cross-functional audit and compliance efforts across departments