Cyber Security Architect

As a Senior Cybersecurity Architect, you will design and deliver secure cloud, SaaS, and AI solutions. Serving as a strategic advisor, you bridge the gap between complex business needs and technical defenses, ensuring the resilience of CNTXT’s digital portfolio.Establish Security Architecture Standards: Develop and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity architecture processes and reference models, ensuring full alignment with international best practices and Saudi Arabian regulatory mandates.Conduct Technical Security Reviews: Lead architectural assessments for both internal technology initiatives and complex client and customer projects to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and safeguard organizational data and assets.Drive Cybersecurity Strategy: Contribute to the formulation of the overarching cybersecurity strategy and roadmap, ensuring security is a core component of all internal operations and external service offerings.Perform Project Risk Assessments: Execute detailed risk evaluations for critical internal and client-facing projects, recommending robust technical controls to neutralize potential threats.Align with Technology Roadmap: Provide strategic input to the technology, delivery and product functions on technology roadmap and ensure the Cybersecurity Organization maintains the necessary capabilities, infrastructure, and architectural readiness for future deployments.Provide Expert Advisory: Deliver high-level cybersecurity guidance and troubleshooting support during the implementation and post-go-live phases of client projects to ensure ongoing operational resilience.QualificationEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical field.Work Experience10+ years in IT/Security, including 5+ years specifically in Cybersecurity Architecture.Proven track record in designing security solutions for GCP, Azure, or AWS.Deep expertise in Network Security, Cryptography, OS Hardening, Web App Security, and Secure SDLC.Extensive experience with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, CIS Controls, and ISA/IEC 62443.Comprehensive understanding of virtualization and cloud-native computing environments.Certification/LicenseAt minimum, two technical certifications from a recognized international institute such as CGEIT, SABSA, CISSP, GIAC, CRISC, CISA, GSTRT#J-18808-Ljbffr