Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Role SummaryThe Senior Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for independently leading complex cybersecurity architecture initiatives across systems, networks, and emerging technologies. The role provides deep technical expertise to ensure secure-by-design solutions, identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, and embed security requirements throughout the system and acquisition lifecycle.This role acts as a subject matter expert driving innovation, architectural consistency, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture.Role ResponsibilitiesCandidate should be capable of handling tasks independently with strong capability to lead complex tasks mainly including but not limited to the following deep expertise sought as a resource & drives innovation and improvement.Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity reviews and gap analyses of existing and proposed systems and architectures.Identify security weaknesses and develop documented risk management plans to address identified gaps.Analyze candidate system and network architectures and allocate appropriate security services.Select and justify security mechanisms and controls aligned with architectural and operational requirements.Translate user needs and functional requirements into effective security architecture designs.Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications documenting architecture decisions and development processes.Define and document security architecture and system security requirements across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.Design secure architectures for proof-of-concept and pilot projects, particularly in emerging technology areas.Interpret, assess, and document technical diagrams, system blueprints, and specifications.Determine, document, and assess security controls for systems and networks.Evaluate and document the security impact of new systems, integrations, and interfaces.Design and integrate multilevel security architectures to support complex security and segregation requirements.Lead complex cybersecurity architecture tasks independently and contribute expert guidance to stakeholders.Required Skills and CompetenciesCybersecurity & ArchitectureCybersecurity gap analysis and security posture assessmentSecurity architecture analysis and designSecurity mechanism and control selectionMultilevel security architecture designRisk & ControlsRisk management planningSecurity control identification and documentationSecurity impact and interface risk assessmentDocumentation & CommunicationFunctional and security specification writingArchitecture documentation across acquisition lifecycle stagesInterpretation and documentation of technical diagrams and blueprintsPlanning & AnalysisUser needs and requirements analysisArchitecture planning aligned with operational and security objectivesEmerging TechnologiesProof-of-concept and pilot project architecture designSecure design for emerging technology environmentsDeveloping Zero Trust principles fulfillment in ConfluenceRole Level ExpectationsOperates independently with minimal supervisionLeads complex cybersecurity architecture initiativesActs as a trusted technical authority and advisorDrives innovation and continuous improvement in cybersecurity architectureSkillsQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceBachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred+15 years’ experience in IT SecurityStrong IT Architectural knowledge. Data collection, processing and visualization architectures.Being able to create high quality and structured technical documentation; Requirements, Architecture, SLAs, Process and Procedures.Mastering at least two of these domains:Network securityCloud SecurityOT securityEndpoint SecurityBig Data SecurityRequired SkillsEnterprise Architectural methodologies; SABSA, TOGAFSecurity Technology market knowledgeGDPR and security compliance knowledgeISO27001NCA Regulation’s, NIST#J-18808-Ljbffr