Cybersecurity Architect

As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will lead the design and governance of cybersecurity architecture across various environments, including IT, OT, cloud, data center, network, and operational frameworks. This role is pivotal to ensuring compliance with Saudi NCA controls and supporting mission-critical operations in sectors such as aviation and air navigation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define cybersecurity architecture, reference models, standards, roadmaps, and secure design principles.
• Translate Saudi NCA, NDMO, ISO 27001, NIST, and aviation security requirements into practical controls.
• Conduct architecture reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and security gap assessments for new and existing systems.
• Support RFPs, HLD/LLD reviews, vendor evaluations, solution assurance, and compliance validation.
• Advise ANS, ATM, engineering, IT, SOC, IAM, network security, and operations stakeholders on secure-by-design delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 to 10+ years in cybersecurity or IT security, with 3 to 5 years specifically in cybersecurity architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi NCA ECC, CCC, CSCC, governance, risk, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on understanding of network security, cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, OT security, and cyber resilience.
• Ability to create architecture artifacts, standards, security patterns, and executive recommendations.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, or equivalent.

Preferred Background:

• Direct experience in ANS, ATS, ATM, airport, aviation, rail, metro, transport control center, or critical infrastructure.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC regulated environments where availability, safety, and resilience are critical.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in Arabic and English for effective communication with executives, regulators, vendors, and technical teams.

Work Conditions:
On-site, Contract
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia