Cyber Security Architect (12-Month FTC)

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to design and govern enterprise security across systems, cloud platforms, data environments and industrial technologies. You will embed security from the design stage of major initiatives, conducting reviews and threat modelling to ensure robust protection.

The role requires 8+ years in cyber security with 4+ years in architecture or senior engineering, strong cloud and network security skills, and relevant certifications such as CISSP/CCSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of cyber security experience, with 4+ years in architecture or senior engineering roles.
• Strong cloud and network security architecture, governance and controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architectures, patterns and standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews, threat modelling and security assurance activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI platforms, for security implications.
• Govern security across cloud, data, applications and infrastructure programmes.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security architecture

Security governance

Threat modelling

Application security

Cryptography

Security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP

CCSP

SABSA

TOGAF

Job description

This role will manage the design and governance of cyber security architecture across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, applications, data environments, and industrial technologies.

Client Details

This role will define and govern cyber security architecture across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, applications, data environments, and industrial technologies. The successful candidate will ensure security is embedded from the design stage of major technology initiatives

Description

Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architectures, patterns, and standards. Security architecture for cloud, application, data, and infrastructure programmes. Conduct architecture reviews, threat modelling, and security assurance activities. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI platforms, and assess security implications.

Profile

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of cyber security experience, including at least 4 years in a security architecture or senior engineering role. Strong expertise in cloud security, network security architecture, and security governance. Hands-on experience with threat modelling, application security, cryptography, and security controls. CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Job Offer

12-month fixed-term contract with the opportunity to manage high-profile transformation initiatives. Exposure to large-scale cloud, AI, digital, and Industry 4.0 programmes.

Skills

Cyber Security Architect