Cyber Security Architect - PSAP

Job Title : Cyber Security Architect PSAP

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experience Required : 8 to 10 Years (KSA experience preferred)

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Preferred

Work Timings, Days & Holiday Calendar : As per KSA regulations

Role Overview :

We are hiring an experienced Cyber Security Architect PSAP to join a prestigious client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior-level position involves leading the design, implementation, and governance of cybersecurity architecture and frameworks in alignment with national regulatory requirements, especially SAMA Cybersecurity Framework and NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC).

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and enterprise-level architectural experience in mission-critical environments such as public safety, defense, or large-scale infrastructure programs.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Define, design, and maintain secure enterprise architecture and security reference models.
• Align cybersecurity architecture with SAMA, NCA ECC, and ISO 27001 compliance requirements.
• Ensure secure data flows, identity and access management (IAM), and resilient system communications across critical infrastructure.
• Support system design reviews, threat modeling, and security risk assessments during solution development.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, SOC, DevOps) and third-party vendors to ensure secure solution delivery.
• Develop cybersecurity blueprints for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments.
• Provide architectural leadership in security tools and domains including SIEM, DLP, IAM, endpoint protection, and firewalls.
• Ensure continuous compliance with KSA cybersecurity regulations through architectural assessments and audit readiness.
• Act as a subject matter expert during regulatory reviews, audits, and incident response simulations.

Requirements :

Technical & Professional Skills :

cybersecurity programs.

Preferred Certifications :

Personal Attributes :

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