Security Architect

• Location: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• Department: Private Cloud - CTO and Solutioning – CTO and Solutioning
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Overview

We are looking for a Security Architect with expertise in Private Cloud platforms (ideally VMWare and/or OpenStack). You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust security processes, policies, and compliance procedures within our customer’s private cloud environments. Your in-depth knowledge of private cloud security will enable you to design and maintain a secure infrastructure that protects sensitive data and mitigates potential risks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of private cloud systems. This role will be permanently on-site with a customer in Riyadh (KSA). Arabic language skills will be highly advantageous.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and develop comprehensive security architectures and solutions for private cloud platforms, focusing on VMWare and OpenStack.
• Assess and understand the security requirements of private cloud environments and develop appropriate security processes, policies, and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to implement security controls, monitoring mechanisms, and access management strategies to safeguard private cloud systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential risks and weaknesses.
• Define and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, emerging threats, and industry standards and integrate relevant security measures accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including infrastructure teams, developers, and operations personnel, on security-related matters.
• Collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to local regulations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security, conducting training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security consciousness.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Architect, specifically focusing on private cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security concepts, practices, and technologies, including virtualization, network security, access controls, and data protection.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in the context of private cloud environments.
• Experience in building and implementing security processes, policies, and compliance procedures within private cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing in private cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• At least one certification in VMware or OpenStack.
• Other relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or other cloud security certifications are highly desirable.