Cybersecurity Architect | Riyadh, SA

Lendo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FinTech company is on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape in Saudi Arabia. They seek a skilled Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement robust security architectures that protect organizational assets and data. This pivotal role involves conducting risk assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and defining security frameworks aligned with industry best practices. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for safeguarding digital ecosystems, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture roles.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust cybersecurity architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into technology.

Skills

Cybersecurity Architecture

Risk Assessment

Vulnerability Analysis

Threat Modeling

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

DLP

EDR/Endpoint Security

ZTNA

Job description

At Lendo, we are a fast-growing FinTech company on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape in Saudi Arabia. With our innovative digital lending platform, we empower businesses by providing fast, secure, and transparent access to finance. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement robust security architectures that protect our organizational assets and data. This pivotal role will involve conducting comprehensive risk assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and defining security frameworks aligned with industry best practices. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for safeguarding digital ecosystems and driving organizational resilience, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement robust cybersecurity architectures to protect organizational assets and data.
2. Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to identify and mitigate risks.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all technology initiatives.
4. Define and implement security frameworks, standards, and policies based on industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
5. Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services to enhance the organization's security posture.
6. Manage & operate firewalls, designs, DLP, EDR/Endpoint Security, ZTNA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture roles.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate