Cyber Security Team Lead

Aramco is a world leader in integrated energy and chemicals. Our offices in Europe support a wide range of activities from facilitating the safe and reliable delivery of energy to customers around the globe, to pushing for breakthroughs in research and innovation.

Aramco Europe has its headquarters in The Hague, with offices across the continent. For over 60 years we have supported Aramco with a wide range of activities from facilitating safe and reliable delivery of energy to customers around the globe to pushing for breakthroughs in research and innovation.

The Cybersecurity team are part of that support function and they are currently looking for a team lead with the following skills:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide a cybersecurity team.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity operations, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze security threats, assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate response activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence platforms, and digital forensics tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team responsible for cybersecurity operations, incident response, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor security systems and ensure the timely investigation and resolution of security threats.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance on security threat analysis, vulnerability management, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve security posture and enforce security controls.
• Train and mentor cybersecurity staff, ensuring continuous improvement in skills and knowledge.
• Assist in cybersecurity audits, assessments, and penetration testing efforts.
• Support the implementation of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities related to cybersecurity.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors, with the rest of IT department and also with other affiliates and subsidiaries.

Functional Specific Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture & Operations: Oversee the design and enforcement of security frameworks and enterprise security solutions.
• Threat Intelligence & Response: Supervise the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cybersecurity intelligence.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Lead investigations into security incidents, malware analysis, and forensic assessments.
• Vulnerability & Risk Management: Identify security vulnerabilities, implement remediation measures, and enforce compliance.
• Automation & Security Engineering: Support automation of security processes through cybersecurity tools and scripting.
• SOC & Continuous Monitoring: Ensure Level 2 support for Saudi Aramco Global SOC monitoring and response capabilities for cybersecurity events.
• Compliance & Governance: Manage compliance initiatives, cybersecurity audits, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Certifications(preferred): CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, Security+, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Language(s):Excellent English skills, both written and verbally

Technical Skills:

• Experience with SIEM and SOAR tools, network and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in digital forensics, threat intelligence, and malware analysis.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of general security methodologies, concepts and terminologies

Functional Specific Requirements

• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity platforms like SOAR, SIEM, threat intelligence feeds, and log management tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud security (Microsoft 365, Azure) and identity governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and incident response frameworks.
• Experience in managing large-scale security events, such as malware outbreaks or coordinated cyberattacks.
• Ability to develop and execute cybersecurity tabletop drills, ensuring readiness for security incidents.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret complex security data