Lead Solution Architect - Cyber

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.

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type:
Full-time, permanent
Work Conditions:
Hybrid; on-site at airport program with travel as required

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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

• 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:

• 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

• 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:
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