Information Security Lead Auditor

About the Company

The organization is an independent specialist in assurance and risk management. Its purpose is to help protect life, property, and the environment by giving customers dependable insight and evidence for confident decision-making.

As a respected advisor to many leading organizations worldwide, it applies its expertise to improve safety and performance, establish industry standards, and support innovation that addresses major global change.

About Business Assurance

The Business Assurance division supports organizations with compliance, high-performing management systems, and competence development across multiple industries. Through certification and training services, it helps customers understand and manage risk while improving their management systems.

The role is part of DNV Business Assurance, which operates management system certification and training services across the GCC region, with offices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar.

Role Overview

This position is based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is focused on information security and service management certification work. The selected professional will act as a Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1, with preference given to candidates who also have training experience in Information Security Management Systems.

The role also includes supporting the growth of ICT sector services in Saudi Arabia, maintaining relationships with ICT clients, and carrying out certification audits and training assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1 management system standards.
• Deliver certification audits and related training programs.
• Support the development of ICT sector services in Saudi Arabia.
• Build and manage relationships with ICT customers.
• Contribute to Business Assurance activities across the GCC region as needed.

What the Employer Offers

• Flexible work options designed to improve work-life balance.
• Paid leave benefits including annual, sick, compassionate, local public, marriage, maternity, paternity, medical, household moving, Hajj, exam, and unpaid leave.
• Insurance and retirement support, including group term life, accident, and medical insurance, along with pension coverage.
• Additional benefits such as school fee contribution, long service awards, mobile phone reimbursement, and housing allowance.
• Profit sharing.

Note: Benefits may differ depending on the role, tenure, contract, and grade level.

Candidate Profile

The employer welcomes applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in information technology, electronics and telecommunications, or electrical engineering.

A minimum of 4 years of experience related to ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 20000-1 is required. Prior auditing experience in these standards is preferred, and completion of Lead Auditor training for both standards is considered an advantage.

Strong English communication skills are essential, along with a readiness to travel within GCC countries.

Compliance Note

Security screening and compliance checks are mandatory for final candidates, in line with local laws and practices in the countries where the organization operates.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified candidates without discrimination based on gender, religion, race, ethnicity, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion.