Cybersecurity Specialist – GRC & Compliance

CYBER سايبر · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-27

This full-time hybrid Cybersecurity Specialist – GRC & Compliance role at CYBER سايبر is based in Cairo, Egypt, with a mix of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility.The Cybersecurity Specialist will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance activities across the organization and client environments. The role will assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, risk registers, compliance trackers, evidence repositories, and management reports in alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities include conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, supporting control gap assessments, coordinating remediation activities with technical and business teams, preparing compliance reports and dashboards, and supporting internal and external audits. The role will also contribute to third-party risk assessments, security awareness activities, policy enforcement, incident response documentation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls.The Cybersecurity Specialist will work closely with IT, security operations, infrastructure, physical security, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity requirements are practical, documented, monitored, and effectively implemented.QualificationsStrong background in Information Security and Cybersecurity, with practical experience applying frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or similar standards.Good knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance monitoring, control testing, and audit support activities.Experience or solid understanding of Saudi cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, including NCA requirements such as ECC, CCC, and related cybersecurity controls.Experience or awareness of SAMA / Saudi Central Bank cybersecurity requirements, including the SAMA Cyber Security Framework and financial-sector cybersecurity expectations.Ability to support regulatory gap assessments, evidence collection, compliance mapping, remediation tracking, and maturity assessment activities.Solid understanding of Network Security concepts, including firewalls, segmentation, access control, vulnerability management, endpoint security, SIEM/SOC operations, and secure remote access.Experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and risk documentation.Awareness of Physical Security principles and their integration with cybersecurity, access control, business continuity, and risk management programs.Ability to coordinate with technical and non-technical teams to follow up on cybersecurity findings, risks, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and reporting skills.Ability to communicate cybersecurity requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workstreams, and operate effectively in a hybrid work environment.Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, Security+, CySA+, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.Professional proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

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