GRC Specialist (NCSA Certification Support)

About the role

The GRC Specialist will support Accenture Security in developing and maintaining cyber governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, with a focus on NCSA certification. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure policies align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review cyber frameworks, policies, procedures, and guidelines; create reporting metrics, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks to senior management, conduct risk assessments, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze compliance with regulations, monitor non‑compliance patterns, and conduct audits of third‑party services.

Required profile

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to work creatively in a problem‑solving environment and travel as needed.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL standards.
• Experience with eGRC and other risk‑management monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Saudi regulations such as SAMA CSF, NCA ECC.
• Relevant certifications: CRISC, GRCP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or equivalent.