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Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

NAZZTECBengaluru, Karnataka, India
3 days ago
Job description

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

  • 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity architecture , preferably with public sector, emergency services, or government entities.
  • Proven experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in security architecture or large infrastructure cybersecurity programs.
  • Strong expertise in :
  • Security architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA, Zero Trust)
  • Regulatory standards : SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT
  • Network and infrastructure security , including segmentation, firewalls, and encryption protocols
  • Security architecture for critical systems such as PSAP, SCADA, or emergency services
  • Experience with cloud security architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with incident response planning , cyber risk management , and resilience engineering .

    • Preferred Certifications

  • SABSA / TOGAF / Open CA – Enterprise Architecture
  • CISSP / CISM / CCSP – Cybersecurity Architecture & Governance
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
  • SAMA / NCA Certified Practitioner (preferred or equivalent experience)
  • ITIL v4 Foundation

    • Personal Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
  • Leadership qualities with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh and coordinate with national regulatory entities.
  • Immediate availability preferred.

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