Cyber Security GRC Lead

Who Are We❓

We Are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also, Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The Job in a Nutshell💡

The Cybersecurity GRC lead will be responsible for developing and implementing Cyber Security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements such as SAMA and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and implement risk mitigations. And Recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture.

What you will do💡

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Design and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to comply with regulatory and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and configuration reviews to ensure the effectiveness of security controls.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SAMA, NCA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training sessions organization wide.
• Represent the cybersecurity function in external audit meetings and support audit readiness.
• Establish, coordinate, and maintain the Cybersecurity Committee, ensuring cross-functional representation and action tracking.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams to embed security controls in systems and project lifecycles.
• Maintaining clear communication and coordinating responses to ad-hoc assessments and compliance inquiries.

What Are We Looking For❓

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity GRC, technical experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer ,ISO 31000 Risk Management, GRCP or CGRC or similar will be a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and project coordination.
• Effective communication skills to convey regulatory and CS requirements to stakeholders

What We Offer You❗

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.