The Lead Solution Architect - Cyber owns the cyber security architecture for the airport program, embedding security-by-design across applications, integration, data, network, infrastructure, and operational technology (OT) in a safety- and security-critical environment. The role involves leading security design, establishing standards, and ensuring compliance, while protecting passengers, operations, and data from threats.
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Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type:
Full-time, permanent
Work Conditions:
Hybrid; on-site at airport program with travel as required
Key Responsibilities:
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Security Architecture
- Own the cyber security architecture across all domains
- Define security standards, controls, identity and access, encryption, and segmentation
- Design threat detection, monitoring, and incident-response capabilities
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Risk & Compliance
- Lead threat modeling, security risk assessment, and mitigation
- Ensure compliance with aviation security regulations
- Assure security across integration, network, OT, and third-party connections
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Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and mentor security architects/analysts; govern security design quality
- Support estimation, planning, and risk management for the cyber domain
- Advise leadership, clients, and partners on security posture
Skills & Experience:
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Essential
- Extensive experience in cyber security architecture on large, complex programs
- Strong expertise in identity/access management, network security, data protection, cloud, and OT security
- Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to embed security across multi-domain solutions in critical environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills
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Desirable
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SABSA
- Knowledge of aviation security requirements and OT/ICS security
- Experience in critical infrastructure or regulated environments
Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Security certifications are strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or equivalent)
Key Competencies:
Security-by-design mindset, risk-based thinking, design leadership, stakeholder influence, collaboration, and clear communication.
Language Requirements:
[Not specified in the original posting]
