Cyber Security Architect

As a Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our enterprise's security posture in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge security architectures that protect our assets and data against sophisticated threats. This role demands a visionary approach to security, a deep understanding of current cybersecurity trends, and the ability to innovate and adapt to protect the business. Responsibilities: Strategic Security Design: Develop comprehensive security architectures, integrating advanced security practices, to safeguard against emerging threats. Focus on cloud security, AI-driven threat detection, and the adoption of zero-trust principles. Standards and Frameworks: Define and update technical security standards and principles, incorporating industry best practices and compliance requirements from frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR. Security Reviews and Threat Modeling: Conduct rigorous security assessments and threat modeling for ongoing and new projects, ensuring designs meet stringent security standards. Implement continuous improvement practices for threat identification and mitigation. Cross-functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in developing both high-level and detailed technical designs, ensuring security is integrated at all stages of project development. Risk Management and Compliance: Perform in-depth risk analyses and compliance assessments, contributing to the overall security strategy and roadmap. Advocate for a balanced approach to risk management that supports business objectives while protecting critical assets. Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies. Lead initiatives to pilot and adopt innovative security solutions that enhance defense capabilities. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key advisor on security matters to stakeholders across the organization. Provide expert guidance on security best practices, risk management, and technology solutions. Requirements: Experience: A minimum of 12 years in IT, with at least 10 years focused on Information Security. Demonstrated experience in security architecture and strategy is essential. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable. Certifications: Possession of industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) is highly desirable. Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge in security domains, cloud security architectures, data protection, network security, and identity management. Experience with defensive and offensive security strategies. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and leadership skills, the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams, and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Desired Skills Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their security tools. Familiarity with Big Data analytics and its application in security. Understanding of SAP security and experience with related projects. PRB