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Your new role

You will be working as a cybersecurity professional with a passion for building robust and innovative security architectures. We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect Consultant to join our clients dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's critical assets.

• Review and refine existing security architectures, developing comprehensive security roadmaps.
• Conduct thorough assessments of current technology environments (applications, cloud, database, network) to identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging security technologies and trends, integrating them strategically.
• Design and implement cybersecurity architectures aligned with industry standards (SABSA, NIST CSF, ISO, 800-53/171), local regulations, and best practices.
• Develop and implement hybrid cloud security architectures that meet evolving business needs.
• Create and maintain standardized security architecture design patterns for consistent implementation.
• Define new security architecture patterns for advanced technologies.
• Evaluate the security architecture of technology projects, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and best practices.
• Provide expert consultation on project security, evaluating risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Identify and address gaps in security designs, reference architectures, and design patterns.
• Collaborate with technology stakeholders to define and implement necessary security controls.
• Ensure systems are built in accordance with cybersecurity standards and architecture patterns.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security systems, processes, and practices.
• Develop and implement relevant security policies, processes, and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate cybersecurity reports.

What you'll need to succeed

You will require the following to be successful in this position

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity architecture.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Security Architect.
• Strong understanding of threat and risk modeling, and the implementation of mitigation controls.
• Expertise in at least two of the following security practices: cloud security (AWS/Azure/OCI), application/API security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, sandboxing, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, SIEM, auditing, encryption, data loss prevention, SASE, Zero-trust network access solutions, mobile application/system security.
• Preferred certifications: SABSA, CISSP, CISM, CISA.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to role model for junior team members.
• Ability to balance security risk with business needs.

What you'll get in return

You will earn a very competitive market salary, whilst working for one of the most exciting projects in Saudi Arabia. Included will also be medical insurance, schooling allowances for up to 3 children and a bonus scheme.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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