Cybersecurity Architect

AJIL Financial Services Company; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Jeddah is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement robust cybersecurity systems. This role involves developing security standards, conducting risk analyses, and leading technology evaluations, while emphasizing solid qualifications in cybersecurity frameworks and technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity architecture or related field.
• Additional certifications from the National Cybersecurity Authority preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
• Develop and maintain security standards and guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

CISSP certification

CISM certification

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

We are looking for Cybersecurity Architect to join our Company to designs and oversees the development, implementation and configuration of cybersecurity systems and networks, with the following qualifications and skills:

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
• Develop and maintain security standards and guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies.

Requirements and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity architecture or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• Additional certifications as recommended by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) such as security architecture certifications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (ISO 27001, NCA Framework, SAMA Framework).
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, identity management.
• Experience with security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial services industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.