Application Security & Architecture Specialist

Are you an aspiring cybersecurity professional eager to take your foundational knowledge of secure coding, cloud-native defenses, and Dev Sec Ops  to the next level?

At CNTXT
, we are leading the charge in cloud computing and digital transformation across the Kingdom. We are looking for a highly motivated Application Security & Architecture Specialist to join our growing cybersecurity team. Working alongside our senior architects, you will serve as a core technical team member, embedding security blueprints directly into the design and delivery of our cutting‑edge cloud, SaaS, and AI offerings.

If you possess a strong willingness to learn, excellent technical communication skills, and a passion for automated software defenses, this is your launchpad.

• Support Secure Software Design: Assist in maintaining secure application architecture standards and reference models aligned with international cloud‑native best practices.
• Maintain Dev Sec Ops  & CI/CD Pipelines: Help run, maintain, and monitor automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) inside continuous integration pipelines to enforce secure code deployments.
• Participate in Threat Modeling: Contribute actively to structured threat modeling sessions (e.g., STRIDE) during the application design phase to catch structural flaws early.
• Deploy Cloud Security Controls: Assist in deploying application‑level security configurations within major cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS), focusing on Identity & Access Management (IAM), API security, and data encryption.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Act as a technical bridge, providing foundational guidance to engineering and product teams on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and third‑party library tracking.
• Support Application Integrity Reviews: Take part in regular architectural reviews and security assessments of internal and client‑facing software products.

• The
  
  Experience:
  
  0–2 years of experience in IT or information security. Highly competitive academic projects, internships, or a conceptual background in secure software development are highly encouraged to apply.
• Cloud & Security Exposure: Foundational exposure to deploying security solutions inside public cloud environments (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and an understanding of virtualization.
• Technical Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of cryptography, Web/API/microservices security, and common software security controls.
• Framework Awareness: Familiarity with standard industry baselines and security standards, including the OWASP Top 10, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Full professional fluency in written and spoken English.

While not mandatory, having or actively pursuing foundational certifications will give you a massive advantage.

• (ISC)² tracks: CSSLP, CCSP, or CIS.
• SPGIAC tracks: GCSA, GWAPT, or GW.
• Associate/Professional level AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security certification.

• True Growth Mindset: A sharp analytical mind that is deeply passionate about breaking down technical security concepts for software engineering teams.
• Automation Instincts: Exposure to or a deep interest in continuous integration testing tools and security‑as‑code principles.