Digital Security Architecture Senior Analyst -Banking​/Fintech Domain

We have an urgent requirement for Digital Security Architecture Senior Analyst along with Banking /Fintech Domain experience for our banking client in Abu Dhabi.

• UAE Development/refinement of regulatory compliance, risk identification and mitigation, Digital / Fintech and Digital assets security architecture and standards.
• Lead implementation of Digital security solutions and architecture reviews.
• Strong experience in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Strong Knowledge in Designing Dev Ops channels for both Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Strong Knowledge in ISO 27001, NESA, PCI DSS, SWIFT, SABSA/TOGAF and other information security standards and regulations.
• Strong experience in Cloud security and Architecture. Must have Banking / Fintech experience.

Reporting to the Manager of Digital and Fintech Security, the Digital Security Architecture Senior Analyst will design and manage digital security for Customer Digital Journeys. The incumbent will be actively working with the Head of Engineering and other management teams in GISD to identify and protect all digital data and resources from internal and external threats within the scope of Digital journeys.

The role will design solutions to prevent unauthorized access to all data in digital initiatives, co-develop and execute the Digital Security strategy, partner with ITD, Digital, Business and Digital partners, and ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of data in the cloud is not compromised. The role will also lead the new Fintech Vision initiatives working with multiple startups, Fin Tech organizations and the Digital team to align with strategy and vision.

• # of information security applications/systems evaluated/assessed
• # of GISD projects and initiatives delivered versus planned
• # of risks identified and controls recommended for existing or new applications and systems
• # of BIAs and risk and privacy assessments conducted
• # of third‑party assessments conducted versus planned% deviation from the section’s planned budget
• % of Fintech companies assessed and onboarded
• # reports delivered to senior management on digital initiative status

Development/refinement of regulatory compliance, risk identification and mitigation, Digital / Fintech and Digital assets security architecture and standards.

• Will be accountable for delivery of GISD related initiatives in the Digital pipeline and in alignment with the Digital framework.
• Manage and assist with Data Privacy impact assessment, Third Party Vendor assessment, and controls requirement of digital initiatives when required.
• Lead implementation of Digital security solutions and architecture reviews.
• Build Digital security roadmap and plan, coordinate, and drive the design, development, and implementation of digital security solutions.
• Assist with subsidiaries and international business digital initiatives and security architecture in compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct individual, independent security reviews of vendor proposals, review security architectures and recommend modifications to the information security operation to evaluate risk, reduce costs or improve service for digital initiatives.
• Serve as Digital security point of contact and trusted advisor; provide advisory and consulting services as needed to various departments and project teams.
• Evaluate acquisition documents against existing and proposed security architectures and designs.
• Manage Digital architecture security journeys, including the development and implementation of effective security design, frameworks, and architecture. Enforce and establish Digital security configuration baselines and security patching for all applications, systems, databases, OSs, and network assets.
• Prepare cost estimates and identify security and cost opportunities and risks and issues.
• Design, manage, and socialize a unified Digital business security blueprint for technology functionality and business capabilities, in alignment with the overarching information security strategy and policies.
• Review Security Dev Ops configuration, Security reports from Dev Ops tools, oversee the testing and exercising of Digital POCs and Fintech engagements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and action reports development for security related issues with Digital platform.

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field of study.
• Knowledge of security technologies, processes, systems/applications, and familiar with banking & financial institutions applications used for mobile & online banking, ATMs, payments, treasury, and trade finance.
• Strong Knowledge in Designing Dev Ops channels for both Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Strong Knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and…