CODEVERSE LIMITED

Head of Cybersecurity Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Visa: Full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided. About the role: A new, dynamic technology start serving as the premier technology partner for one of the b iggest organisations in Saudi Arabia. Our focus is on delivering world-class solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. We are building from the ground up, and we need visionary leaders to join our founding team and help us create something extraordinary. The Role: Head of Cybersecurity This is a foundational leadership role. You will be responsible for building and leading our entire cybersecurity practice. Your primary mission is to ensure the impregnability of the clients critical digital assets. This includes securing public-facing portals, safeguarding the vital infrastructure links between Aramco and Saudi government projects, and developing a proactive security posture that anticipates future threats. You are not just a manager; you are a player-coach and a strategic thinker. We are looking for someone currently in a Team Lead or Manager role, hungry to step up and own an entire practice. You will have direct client engagement, set technical direction, and have a hand in hiring your own team as we grow. Key Responsibilities: Practice Leadership: Define the strategic vision, methodologies, and service offerings for our cybersecurity vertical. Hands-On Technical Delivery: Lead the architecture, design, and hands-on implementation of robust security solutions for critical systems. This includes application security, network security, and infrastructure hardening. Client Liaison: Act as a trusted security advisor to our key stakeholders at Aramco, translating their complex requirements into actionable, secure technical plans. Compliance & Governance: Ensure all solutions meet the highest standards of compliance, including those specific to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and critical national infrastructure. Team Building: Be prepared to recruit, mentor, and lead a team of top-tier security engineers as the practice expands. Who You Are: You have 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in a Team Lead or Manager capacity. You possess deep, hands-on expertise in areas like Application Security (AppSec), Cloud Security, and DevSecOps. You have experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and a proven track record of securing large-scale, high-availability systems. You are adept at threat modelling, security architecture review, and penetration testing concepts. Prior experience in the O&G (Oil & Gas) sector, government projects, or other critical infrastructure is a significant advantage. You are entrepreneurial, thrive in a start-up environment, and are excited by the challenge of building something from scratch. Excellent communication skills in English are essential; Arabic is a strong plus.

Head of Cloud Services Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Visa: Full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided. About the role: Join an exiting new tech startup serving as the premier technology partner for one of Saudi Arabias leading organisations. The mandate is to drive digital transformation at the highest level, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, AI, and cybersecurity. Be in the unique position of building a company around real, impactful projects from day one. The Role: Head of Cloud Services As Head of Cloud Services, you will be the chief architect of our cloud vision. You will design, build, and oversee the cloud platforms that underpin the clients core business and its digital services for clients. Your expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native development, and secure, scalable infrastructure will be critical. You will lead the charge in modernizing legacy systems and building resilient, future-proof platforms. This role is for a technical leader who is currently a Cloud Team Lead, Manager, or a Principal Engineer ready to step into a head-of-function role. You are passionate about cloud technologies and want to build a practice, not just maintain one. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute the cloud strategy, specializing in Kubernetes orchestration, multi-cloud/hybrid cloud architectures, and serverless computing. Hands-On Implementation: Lead the hands-on deployment, configuration, and management of secure, high-performance cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for critical workloads. DevOps & SRE Leadership: Instil best practices in DevOps, GitOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance. Security Integration: Work hand-in-glove with the Head of Cybersecurity to ensure all cloud deployments are secure by design, adhering to the strictest compliance standards. Practice Building: Develop our cloud service offerings, create best practices, and eventually build and lead a team of cloud engineers. Who You Are: You have 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering and architecture, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or team lead position. You are an expert in containerisation and orchestration, with profound, hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments. You hold advanced-level certifications in one or more major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). You have a strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and are fluent in CI/CD pipelines. Experience in migrating and modernising large-scale enterprise applications to the cloud is highly desirable. You are a natural problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and are driven by the opportunity to build a market-leading cloud practice. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is beneficial.