Senior Security Architect (NCA, DLP, Network Security)

Ahlan Cyber; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlan Cyber seeks a Senior Security Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise security architectures with emphasis on NCA ECC, DLP, and network security. You will develop security frameworks, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise standards.

The role involves collaboration with infra, cloud, app security, and SOC teams to integrate security controls across the enterprise and lead PoC evaluations while supporting audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, focusing on enterprise security architectures.
• Strong knowledge of NCA ECC requirements and implementing or assessing cybersecurity controls.
• Hands-on or architecture-level experience with DLP solutions (e.g., Digital Guardian, Forcepoint, Symantec, Microsoft Purview).
• Solid understanding of network security technologies (firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM, and incident response.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or vendor-specific security certs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and review enterprise security architectures aligned with NCA ECC and other regulatory frameworks.
• Architect and oversee network security solutions (firewalls, WAF, VPN, segmentation, Zero Trust, IPS).
• Design and implement DLP strategies across endpoints, networks, email, and cloud.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modelling, risk assessments, and gap analyses.
• Define security policies, standards, and reference architectures aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, app security, and SOC teams to integrate controls.
• Evaluate security technologies, lead PoC exercises, and provide implementation guidance.
• Support audits, compliance assessments, remediation, and risk reporting.

Skills

NCA ECC requirements

DLP

Network security

Zero Trust

IAM

SIEM

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Digital Guardian

Forcepoint

Symantec

Microsoft Purview

Firewalls

WAF

IDS/IPS

VPN

Job description

Senior Security Architect (NCA, DLP, Network Security)

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Experience: 5+ years in Cybersecurity

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise security architectures, with strong expertise in NCA compliance, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Network Security. The role involves developing security frameworks, conducting architecture reviews, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review enterprise security architectures aligned with NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Architect and oversee network security solutions, including firewalls, WAF, VPN, network segmentation, Zero Trust, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Design and implement DLP strategies to protect sensitive information across endpoints, networks, email, and cloud environments.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modelling, risk assessments, and security gap analyses.
• Define security policies, technical standards, and reference architectures aligned with business and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application security, and SOC teams to integrate security controls into enterprise environments.
• Evaluate security technologies, lead proof-of-concept exercises, and provide technical guidance on solution implementation.
• Support security audits, compliance assessments, remediation activities, and risk reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience in enterprise security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of NCA ECC requirements and experience implementing or assessing cybersecurity controls.
• Hands-on experience or architecture-level expertise in DLP solutions such as Digital Guardian, Forcepoint, Symantec, or Microsoft Purview.
• Strong understanding of network security technologies, including firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, and network segmentation.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM, and incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or vendor-specific security certifications are preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred: Experience working in regulated enterprise environments in Saudi Arabia, with knowledge of applicable NCA cybersecurity requirements.