Cyber Security Architect

we are seeking an experienced Security Architecture Analyst to join their cybersecurity and enterprise architecture function in Riyadh. This is a fully on‑site role supporting secure‑by‑design governance across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The Security Architecture Analyst will ensure that all technology projects and platforms follow approved security architecture standards, secure‑by‑design principles, and regulatory requirements. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security patterns, secure design reviews, and enterprise‑grade architecture governance.

• Security Architecture Reviews - Conduct security architecture assessments for new projects, major changes, and cloud deployments (OCI, microservices, APIs, data platforms).
• Secure Design Patterns - Develop and maintain enterprise security design patterns and reference architectures covering network segmentation, IAM, encryption, API security, and data protection.
• Cloud Security Architecture - Define secure configurations for OCI services, including identity models, network security groups, encryption, and key management.
• Dev Sec Ops  Integration - Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, dependency scanning, container security, IaC validation).
• Technology Evaluation - Support evaluation and selection of security technologies and ensure architectural alignment.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Work with SOC, GRC, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure monitoring and governance requirements are built into solution designs.
• Architecture Governance - Participate in architecture review boards and document decisions, risks, and required design adjustments.
• Documentation & Reporting - Produce high‑quality architecture review reports, diagrams, and design rationales.

• 7+ years of experience in security architecture
  , secure‑by‑design reviews, and enterprise security frameworks.
• Strong expertise in cloud security (preferably OCI), microservices, API security, and data protection.
• Deep knowledge of network segmentation
  , IAM
  , encryption
  , and secure third‑party integration.
• Experience integrating security into Dev Ops/CI‑CD pipelines
  .
• Strong documentation and architectural governance discipline.

• Cloud security certifications (OCI, AWS, Azure)
• SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent architecture/security certifications

On‑site in Riyadh. Due to the sensitivity of architecture governance and secure‑by‑design processes, this role requires full on‑site presence.