Job Description

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Offer expert guidance on security strategy and architecture using frameworks like SABSA, NIST, Zero Trust, and Cloud Security.
• Lead the development of security architecture plans and roadmaps to achieve future security goals.
• Oversee and manage security architecture practices and governance.
• Design high-level architecture and technical solutions, including logical and component-level diagrams.
• Review and assess solution architecture documents and detailed design plans.
• Provide expert advice on architectural decisions and reviews.
• Maintain and update patterns, frameworks, and technology standards.
• Create Zero Trust-based architecture documents and strategies, assess current security status, and suggest improvements.
• Define and document a target reference security architecture for hybrid environments (cloud, on-premises, industry-specific setups).
• Develop architecture patterns and blueprints to strengthen security control coverage aligned with future goals.
• Build and maintain a strategic and practical roadmap for technology security.
• Possess deep knowledge of application security, common cyberattack techniques, and how to defend against them.
• Conduct malware analysis and implement necessary protections.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Understand how to secure Generative AI tools and ensure their safe use in cybersecurity.
• Stay informed about compliance and regulatory needs and create custom roadmaps to help customers meet those requirements.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Strong understanding and architectural experience with at least 3-4 key security technologies (e.g., IAM, PAM, VM, MDR, XDR, Network Security).
• Experience in using Gen AI for IAM and MDR is a plus.
• Ability to integrate and optimize security tools to meet control requirements.
• Skilled at evaluating tools and advising clients on the best options based on their needs.

Non-Technical Skills

• Translate business needs into technical security requirements and build enterprise-level security architecture.
• Capable of guiding customers on which security controls to prioritize (in meetings or written communication).
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours—cybersecurity events may require immediate attention.
• Open to travel as needed.
• Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written).

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level security architectures.
• Hands-on experience in at least 3 areas such as:
• System & Network Security
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Data Security
• Cloud Security
• Application Security
• SIEM & SOAR
• Security Automation, Visibility & Analytics
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, Cloud Security Architect, ISSAP.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an IT-related field.

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