Senior Security Architect

As a Senior Architect at our client, a leading bank in the Middle East, you will play a crucial role in designing scalable, secure, and resilient technology platforms that support critical business domains within the Architecture Chapter of the Group IT team. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing and delivering end-to-end architecture solutions across mobile/web apps, microservices, and cloud-native platforms - Collaborating with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to transform business needs into technology solutions - Defining and enforcing architectural standards, patterns, and best practices - Integrating security best practices in architecture to ensure data confidentiality, compliance, and regulatory alignment - Mentoring junior architects and contributing to reusable design assets such as blueprints and reference architectures - Leading peer reviews, conducting internal workshops, and promoting cross-team architectural alignment In order to excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: - Minimum 5 years of experience in designing web/mobile applications, APIs, and microservices - Strong experience with cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, and virtualization - Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Cyber/Information Security - Deep understanding of security concepts such as Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Logging/Monitoring, and OWASP standards - Experience working in agile environments and DevSecOps delivery models - Knowledge of enterprise architecture tools (e.g., Sparx EA) and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or OCI - Strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and solution-driven approach Preferred qualifications for this role include certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or CISSP, experience working in the banking or fintech domain, and exposure to data modeling tools and security regulations related to financial services. In addition, working with our client will provide you with the opportunity to: - Work with a major banking client leading digital transformation across the region - Contribute to enterprise-scale architecture design in a modern, agile setup - Gain exposure to secure, cloud-first platforms used by millions of end users - Be part of a high-caliber architecture chapter focused on innovation, quality, and performance - Access continuous learning and mentoring initiatives ,