Senior Presales Cybersecurity Architect

The company is a global leader in digital transformation, with approximately 63,000 employees and an annual revenue of approximately €8 billion, operating in 61 countries. The Senior Presales Cybersecurity Solution Architect is a pivotal role responsible for leading technology and transformation initiatives for the company's clients in the KSA market. This position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen, and leadership to translate customer business outcomes into comprehensive architectural solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Technology Consultancy & Advisory (Cybersecurity)

  • Collaborate with customer CXOs and Technology Leaders to develop technological transformation visions and strategies.
  • Define and govern the Enterprise Architecture using frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis and define MVP-based roadmaps for technology modernization.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including PDPL, CCRF, NCA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

• Opportunity to Contract (O2C)

  • Partner with Account Executives to establish and manage influential customer engagements.
  • Lead customer requirements and deliver tailored solutions aligned with key commercial metrics.
  • Drive the company's offering portfolios and leverage strategic partnerships for enhanced value delivery.

Key Deliverables:

• Creation and presentation of architectural artifacts, business cases, and execution roadmaps.
• Strong understanding and experience in AI aspects within cybersecurity, especially data governance.

Required Skills:

• Technical & Architectural Skills:

  • 15+ years in IT, with 5+ years in senior architecture roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of Public Sector, Government, Energy, and Financial Services domains.
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity strategy development and implementation.

• Foundational Skills:

  • Design solutions adhering to industry standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Essential Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strategic leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred, enabling engagement with KSA-based clients and government entities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy in estimating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI).
• Demonstration of improved Time to Value (T2V) and Time to Market (TTM).
• Zero compliance breaches related to solution blueprints.

This role is critical to driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance while delivering high-quality cybersecurity solutions to clients. Work is located on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position.