Cybersecurity Architect

Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to join the Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The candidate's primary role will be responsible for defining the program’s cybersecurity strategy, direction & governance for the Digital Platform ecosystem, Cloud computing environment & end-to-end networking. The candidate will design a robust and scalable cloud security architecture, Platform security architecture, and end-to-end networking security architecture, develop a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business goals, Saudi Cybersecurity regulations/mandates, and client’s applicable standards, and establish a governance framework to guide secure Platform ecosystem adoption by all program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

1. Develop Digital Platform ecosystem data governance framework, policies including access controls, and security measures.
2. Develop cloud/edge computing governance procedures, policies and framework, addressing roles and responsibilities, access controls, and security measures, compliance across all cloud/edge computing platforms.
3. Develop and design cloud/edge computing security architecture, Platform security architecture, and end-to-end network infrastructure security architecture to ensure proper alignment between the proposed architectures and the security mandates.
4. Develop and conduct thorough security assessments and risk analyses for proposed designs and actual environments related to Cloud/Edge computing infrastructure, Platform ecosystem environment, and end-to-end network infrastructures.
5. Develop cybersecurity selection criteria for assessing potential vendors related to cloud, platform, and networking architecture.
6. Work closely with other architects in conducting market surveys and shortlist candidate vendors.
7. Develop recommended cybersecurity technology strategies including, but not limited to:
1. Internet/Intranet/Extranet Network based on perimeter infrastructure cybersecurity including IPS, IDS, NGFW, DLP, Anti-virus, NAC, micro-segmentation, DMZ, WAF, RBAC, 2FA, VPN, DDoS, etc.
2. Endpoint Protection Detection and Response Infrastructure.
3. Security Information & Events Management.
4. Cloud Workload Protection Platform.
5. Zero Trust Network Access.
6. Cloud security posture management.
7. Log Management System.
8. Secure Access Service Edge.
9. Cloud Access Security Broker.
10. Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture.
8. Develop detailed security incident response, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to monitor and evaluate Platform ecosystem security posture.
9. Identify and resolve cybersecurity performance bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and ensure optimal cybersecurity performance across the Platform ecosystem.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certifications: Cloud security related certifications are required, CISSP, CCSP, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, ICS or other relevant cloud security certifications are preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in information security, 10+ years in cloud/edge/platforms security architecture and strategy.
• Proven document demonstrating record of designing and implementing Hyperscalers secure cloud architectures, secure cloud-based platforms environment, and secure end-to-end (wired/wireless) networking infrastructures in complex environments for major hydrocarbon industries and IIoT ecosystems.
• Proven document record of demonstrating cybersecurity assessment & GRC.
• Experience with at least three leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (GRC, NIST, CIS, ICS, ISO 27001, KSA’s SANCCSC, ECC by NCA, PDPL, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Develop technical sound documents (word/excel formats) and presentation slides.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with stakeholders across different programs’ stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; additional language skills are a plus.