Senior Enterprise Security Architect – AI, Zero Trust & Cloud

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a senior leader to head Security Architecture, reporting to the CISO. You will guide strategic security design across global operations, embedding security by design in cloud, data, and software initiatives while influencing executive stakeholders.

The role requires deep subject matter expertise, 18+ years in information security, and a track record building scalable security architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, GIAC GDSA, CASP+/SecurityX, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent.
• 18+ years of progressive experience in information security, including 8+ years in enterprise security architecture or engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise security architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligned to business and technology strategy.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to embed security into business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership on AI security, Zero Trust, quantum readiness, and cloud‑native security.
• Refresh and institutionalise the Group Security Strategy, establishing a Security Service Catalogue, ways of working, and a Target Operating Model.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, security controls, and technical standards across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data environments.
• Drive secure adoption of emerging technologies including AI/ML, cloud‑native services, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and identity platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud transformation, data protection, identity management, and secure SDLC practices.
• Partner with engineering and SOC teams to embed architectural principles into operations, threat detection, and incident response.

Skills

Security strategy

AI security

Zero Trust

Cloud‑native security

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security or CS

Job description

Al-Futtaim is seeking a senior leader to head Security Architecture, reporting to the CISO. You will guide strategic security design across global operations, embedding security by design in cloud, data, and software initiatives while influencing executive stakeholders.

The role requires deep subject matter expertise, 18+ years in information security, and a track record building scalable security architectures.