Cyber Security Architect

About the Job:

As a Cyber Security Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust network security infrastructure, ensuring stability and availability around the clock. Your role includes providing on-call coverage for security incidents, planning system upgrades, and monitoring security client coverage across all devices.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain network security infrastructure for 24/7 stability.
• Provide on-call support for security incidents outside regular hours.
• Plan, schedule, and execute system upgrades based on patch management reviews.
• Maintain and monitor certificates in F5, communicating expiry to stakeholders.
• Enhance firewall policies and conduct regular clean-up exercises.
• Roll out Two-Factor Authentication on supported systems and applications.
• Coordinate with vendors for network stability.
• Mentor engineers on new technologies and troubleshooting.
• Validate design documentation for smooth deployment on the IP infrastructure.
• Evaluate incident response actions and implement necessary mitigations.
• Supervise network optimization and best practice rollouts.
• Execute daily Change Requests (CRQs), Service Requests (SRs), and Work Orders (WOs).
• Utilize automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell) for operational efficiency.

Operational Support:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for collaboration and voice technologies.
• Collaborate on incident and configuration management.
• Conduct regular system maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Implement and enforce security policies for compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation and develop operational SOPs.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical incidents.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecom/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Certifications such as ITIL, CCIE SEC, PCNSE, NSE-7 & F5-401 are preferred.
• 10 to 12+ years of experience in enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience with security appliances and multi-vendor networks.
• Proficient in scripting/programming languages like Python, Perl, or Shell.

Technologies/Domains:

• Mandatory: FireEye, A10 SSL, Cisco Firepower, F5, Symantec DLP, TrendMicro, CyberArk, and more.
• Nice to know: Monitoring and management tools like Splunk and Prisma Cloud.

Personal Skills and Qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership qualities for mentorship and collaboration.
• A continuous learning mindset to stay updated in security technologies.