Data Protection Governance & Compliance Specialist

Location : Remote | Employment Type : To be confirmed | Experience : Minimum 5 Years

Job Summary :

We are seeking a Data Protection Governance & Compliance Specialist to remotely support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives for a government/semi-government client in Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong grounding in cybersecurity governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain the data protection governance framework and supporting documentation, aligned with NCA controls (DCC/ECC), NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001.

- Conduct compliance assessments, control gap analyses, and internal audits against applicable frameworks.

- Support ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and audit activities.

- Develop information security policies, standards, and procedures.

- Coordinate internal and external compliance audits.

- Prepare governance reports and regulatory documentation.

- Conduct security awareness and compliance workshops.

Required Qualifications :

- 5+ years of experience in data protection governance and/or compliance.

- Practical exposure to NCA controls (DCC/ECC), NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks.

- Relevant accredited certifications (see Preferred Certifications below).

- Experience working with government or semi-government entities.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications :

- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

- CISSP or CISM

- CRISC

- CGRC (formerly CAP)

Job Details :

Work Mode : Remote