Information Security Architect

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

Preferred Certifications

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