Cybersecurity Architect

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Riyadh is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to enhance security for critical systems. You will work collaboratively to implement robust cybersecurity strategies. Candidates should possess a degree in Cybersecurity or related field, certifications are a plus. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits including health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Dynamic and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• A certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH is preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk analysis and management.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and supervision for the project team.
• Support engineering teams in cybersecurity implementation challenges.
• Define cybersecurity architecture and design principles.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Cybersecurity testing tools

Job description

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Cybersecurity Architect

Date: 27 Oct 2025

Location: Riyadh, 01, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your cybersecurity expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates. You'll play a key role in ensuring the security and resilience of critical systems, safeguarding data and infrastructure from potential threats. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Project Management, and IT), contribute to the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity strategies, and much more."

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and supervision for the project/program team
• participate to Project/Program Design Reviews
• support engineering team answer design and technical difficulties related to cybersecurity implementation,
• be referent for management and third parties on cybersecurity architecture and technical implementation.
• Ensure homogeneous cybersecurity implementation conform to Governance & Expertise policies.
• Establishing the cybersecurity context in some cases delegated by the PCyM,
• Defining cybersecurity architecture and design principles ,
• Establishing and maintaining Cybersecurity Risk Analysis ,
• Establishing the Cybersecurity Architecture Design and Requirements Allocation (CADRA) ,
• Establishing and maintaining the Cybersecurity Assets Inventory (for projects with vulnerability management) ,
• Supporting the implementation of cybersecurity through active contribution of evaluation (e.g., in cybersecurity approval of design documents) ,Planning the cybersecurity tests (e.g., penetration tests, vulnerabilities scans) ,
• Specifying cybersecurity tests to be performed ,
• Selecting, designing, and creating appropriate tools for testing ,
• Performing cybersecurity tests on targeted systems

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. ,
• A certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH, or strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. ,
• Experience or understanding of cybersecurity risk analysis and management. ,
• Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and design principles. ,
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks and design security solutions. ,
• Ability to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats. ,
• Strong attention to detail for documenting and analyzing test results. ,
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment and address evolving security challenges. ,
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to contribute to a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension),
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment" ,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative cybersecurity solutions ,
• Progress towards becoming a recognized expert in cybersecurity architecture and risk analysis ,
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.