Cybersecurity Architect

Explore a career with a prominent banking institution. Enjoy market-aligned salaries, benefits, and growth opportunities. About Our Client The company is a large organization within the financial services industry, committed to leveraging technology to provide secure and innovative solutions to its clients. With a strong presence across the country, the company prioritizes the security of its systems and the development of its technology team. Job Description Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Architecture & Design Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks aligned with business and regulatory requirements (e.g., BSP Circulars, ISO 27001, NIST). Design secure network, application, and cloud architectures in collaboration with infrastructure and development teams. Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for critical banking applications and systems. Governance, Risk & ComplianceEnsure all security designs comply with BSP regulations (e.g., Circular 982, 1019, 1140), as well as global standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53). Work closely with the IT Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to support assessments and audits. Security Strategy & RoadmapDrive the development of the bank's cybersecurity architecture roadmap and contribute to the overall cybersecurity strategy. Evaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, and practices to strengthen the bank's security posture. Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a key advisor to IT leadership, project managers, and business units on cybersecurity and architecture-related matters. Engage with vendors and third-party providers to ensure adherence to security controls and data protection requirements. Incident Management & ResponseProvide expert guidance during security incidents, especially those involving architectural or design flaws. Review lessons learned from incidents and update architectural policies and controls accordingly. The Successful Applicant Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience:Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or enterprise security engineering role. Must have banking, financial services, or fintech industry experience. Solid understanding and practical application of BSP cybersecurity guidelines, risk management standards, and regulatory compliance. Certifications (Required at least one, preferably more):CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Certified Information Security Architect (CISA-Arch) CISM, CISA, or CRISC Cloud certifications Technical Skills:Deep knowledge of security architecture frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust Architecture). Strong background in infrastructure, application, and cloud security (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, IAM, PAM, and endpoint protection platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and container security. Soft Skills:Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to translate complex technical requirements into business language and vice versa. What's on Offer A competitive salary. Monthly allowances and generous leave incentives. Performance bonuses based on achievements and contributions. A permanent role with opportunities for career growth in the financial services industry. A supportive and inclusive work environment. Join a leading organization and make an impact as a Cybersecurity Architect. Apply now and take the next step in your career #J-18808-Ljbffr