We’re seeking a Security Architect with deep experience in on-premises enterprise environments to lead end-to-end security architecture across complex, regulated infrastructure. This is a high-ownership, stakeholder-facing role where you will act as the security design authority, driving architecture decisions across large-scale, non-cloud-centric environments.
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What You’ll Do:
- Own and define end-to-end security architecture across enterprise infrastructure, platforms, and data environments.
- Act as the security authority for major infrastructure and transformation initiatives.
- Design and secure complex on-premises environments, including legacy, distributed, and integrated systems.
- Translate risk, regulatory, and compliance requirements into practical, enforceable architecture decisions.
- Lead architecture reviews and set direction for engineering teams.
- Apply Zero Trust principles in environments with traditional network boundaries and legacy constraints.
- Define secure data flows and controlled data exchange, including high-sensitivity environments.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including technology and business leadership.
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years in cybersecurity, with significant experience in enterprise security architecture.
- Proven track record designing end-to-end security architectures in on-premises environments.
- Deep expertise in traditional infrastructure (networks, servers, endpoints, data centers).
- Strong experience in hybrid and legacy environments (not cloud-led architectures).
- Background in regulated or high-security environments is highly preferred.
- Deep, end-to-end expertise across enterprise security domains, including infrastructure, identity, data protection, and cryptographic controls.
- Experience with secure system integration and cross-environment data exchange.
- Demonstrated ability to push back, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Language Requirements: Not specified.
