Information Security Officer

SOUM

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Riyadh on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description
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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Ideal Profile

  • 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
About this role

Summary

Lead security compliance, review data security strategies, support regulatory submissions, oversee documentation

Job title

Information Security Officer

Experience level

3-4 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

e-commerce

Location requirements

Riyadh, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

regulatory compliancecybersecurity lawISO 27001NISTSOC 2

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

regulatory compliancecybersecurity lawdata securityISO 27001SAMA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City
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