Security Technical Architect

NTT Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Security Technical Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will develop robust security architectures to safeguard systems and infrastructure, work closely with cross-functional teams, and act as a technical advisor for security aspects of projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CISSP certification, and over 8 years of cybersecurity experience. Join us to contribute to innovative security solutions in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity experience with 5 years in security architecture or enterprise security engineering roles.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions within large, complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry security frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture framework aligned with business strategies.
• Lead design and implementation of end-to-end security solutions.
• Conduct detailed security assessments of new and existing systems.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cybersecurity

Secure Coding Practices

Network Security

Identity and Access Management

Data Protection

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field

CISSP certification

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.

Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Your day at NTT DATA

As a Security Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you'll design robust security architectures that safeguard our systems, applications, and infrastructure. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll integrate security requirements throughout the system design and development lifecycle, ensuring our technology solutions are secure, compliant, and industry-leading.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be viewed as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security into every project. Your expertise in secure coding practices, network security, identity and access management, DATA protection, and other security domains will be instrumental.

You'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and selecting security technologies, creating and enforcing security policies, and leading incident response activities. By setting technical standards and providing pre-sales technical support, you'll help define how our solutions meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Your role extends to managing client proof-of-concept initiatives and ensuring a smooth transition from proposed solutions to delivery. You'll document executive summaries, statements of work, and network diagrams, oversee pricing formats, and validate proposals, making you a key player in bringing security-focused projects to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise security architecture framework aligned with business strategy, technology roadmaps, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of end‑to‑end security solutions across network, cloud, application, infrastructure, and data security domains.
• Conduct detailed security assessments of new and existing systems, identifying vulnerabilities and defining mitigation plans.
• Create and maintain security architecture documentation, including diagrams, patterns, reference models, policies, and standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to IT, infrastructure, development, cloud, and product teams, ensuring security is embedded into all technology initiatives.
• Evaluate, recommend, and drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and advanced security capabilities.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to embed security into all phases of the technology lifecycle, from design through deployment and operations.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer to security engineering teams and broader technical teams.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is preferred.
• CISSP certification (mandatory).
• Minimum of 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in security architecture, design, or enterprise security engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security solutions within large, complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA, and secure architecture principles.
• Deep understanding of network security, cryptography, IAM, cloud security models, and modern application security practices.
• Additional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, TOGAF, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving capability, and the ability to drive decisions in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today