Cybersecurity Architect

Summary of the position:

The Cyber Security Architect is a senior-level position responsible for planning, designing, testing, implementing, and maintaining our organization’s network security infrastructure. He also evaluates the security of the organization's systems for vulnerabilities, participates in penetration tests, and conducts risk analyses on LANs, WANs, and VPNs. Additionally, he determines the efficacy and efficiency of routers, firewalls, and comparable systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Production Level 3 support for Network and Security infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and implement secure system architectures.
• Embed security principles into the design of system architectures to mitigate risks posed by new technologies and business practices.
• Design artefacts that describe security principles and how they relate to the overall enterprise system architecture.
• Perform routine activities related to the periodic review and audit activities of infrastructure security systems and maintain documentation of security standards and procedures.
• Gain a total understanding of the organization’s technology and information systems.
• Plan, research, and design reliable, powerful, and flexible security architectures for all IT projects.
• Define, create, implement, and maintain all needed corporate security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance by all employees.
• Develop requirements for all IT assets, including routers, firewalls, LANs, WANs, VPNs, and related network devices.
• Review and approve the installation of all firewalls, VPNs, routers, servers, and IDS scanning technologies.
• Prepare cost estimates for all cybersecurity measures and identify potential integration issues.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision for security teams.
• Lead security awareness programs and educational efforts to better prepare non-IT personnel.
• Respond immediately to security-related incidents (e.g., data breaches, viruses, phishing scams).
• Update and upgrade the organization’s security systems as needed.

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements, including the Singapore Compliance manual and policies related to Financial Security, including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer/Compliance Officer.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure full qualification for the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

Supplementary Information

Mandatory track record:

Minimum 8 years of experience in managing IT systems environments, with at least 5 years of experience in financial institutions.
Either have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Programming & Systems Analysis
- Science (Computer Studies)
Or a minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Cybersecurity Architect.
Subject matter expert on Systems, Network, and Security.
Knowledge and/or hands-on working experience with emerging technologies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and logical skills.
Customer service oriented and a strong team player.
Ability to work under pressure and a commitment to solving issues.

Geographical area

City

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB): Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). With 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North Africa, we support our clients in meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking, and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in climate finance and is currently a market leader in this segment. For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ca_cib and LinkedIn: Crédit Agricole CIB. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.