Cyber Security Architect

Role Overview

Cyber Security Architect PSAP

deep technical knowledge

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define, design, and maintain secure enterprise architecture and security reference models.
• Align cybersecurity architecture with

  SAMA

  ,

  NCA ECC

  , and

  ISO 27001

  compliance requirements.
• Ensure secure data flows, identity and access management (IAM), and resilient system communications across critical infrastructure.
• Support system design reviews, threat modeling, and security risk assessments during solution development.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, SOC, DevOps) and third-party vendors to ensure secure solution delivery.
• Develop cybersecurity blueprints for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments.
• Provide architectural leadership in security tools and domains including

  SIEM, DLP, IAM, endpoint protection

  , and

  firewalls

  .
• Ensure continuous compliance with

  KSA cybersecurity regulations

  through architectural assessments and audit readiness.
• Act as a subject matter expert during regulatory reviews, audits, and incident response simulations.

Requirements

Technical & Professional Skills

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in

  cybersecurity architecture

  , preferably with

  public sector, emergency services, or government

  entities.

• Proven experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  in security architecture or large infrastructure cybersecurity programs.
• Strong expertise in:

• Security architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA, Zero Trust)

• Regulatory standards

  : SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT

• Network and infrastructure security

  , including segmentation, firewalls, and encryption protocols

• Security architecture for critical systems

  such as PSAP, SCADA, or emergency services
• Experience with

  cloud security architecture

  (e.g., Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with

  incident response planning

  ,

  cyber risk management

  , and

  resilience engineering

  .

Preferred Certifications

• SABSA / TOGAF / Open CA

  Enterprise Architecture

• CISSP / CISM / CCSP

  Cybersecurity Architecture & Governance

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor

• SAMA / NCA Certified Practitioner

  (preferred or equivalent experience)

• ITIL v4 Foundation

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Leadership qualities with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh and coordinate with national regulatory entities.
• Immediate availability preferred.

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