About the role

Role Description The Chief Security Architect is a part-time, hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The role is responsible for defining and maintaining the overall security architecture for Corporate Calling PK’s platforms, infrastructure, and applications. Day-to-day activities include designing secure system and network architectures, reviewing application designs for security risks, and establishing policies and standards covering cybersecurity and information security. The Chief Security Architect collaborates with engineering, product, and operations teams to integrate security controls, conduct risk assessments, and guide remediation efforts. The role also involves monitoring emerging threats, advising on security tooling, leading security architecture reviews, and supporting incident response planning and preparedness. Qualifications • Proficiency in Security Architecture Design, including developing security frameworks, reference architectures, and standards aligned with business objectives. • Strong Application Security expertise, such as secure software design, threat modeling, code review practices, and vulnerability management for web and cloud applications. • Show more Show less

Requirements

Proficiency in Security Architecture Design, including developing security frameworks, reference architectures, and standards aligned with business objectives.

Strong Application Security expertise, such as secure software design, threat modeling, code review practices, and vulnerability management for web and cloud applications.

deep understanding of cybersecurity, covering risk assessment, threat analysis, incident response guidance, and security governance practices.

Advanced Network Security skills, including segmentation design, firewall policies, intrusion detection/prevention, and secure connectivity for hybrid environments.

Robust Information Security knowledge, including data protection, access control, security policies, compliance frameworks, and security awareness guidance.

Experience in leading security programs or architecture functions within technology-driven organizations, preferably in analytics or SaaS environments.

Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to influence decision-making at leadership level.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, CCSP) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain the overall security architecture for Corporate Calling PK’s platforms, infrastructure, and applications.

Design secure system and network architectures; review application designs for security risks; establish policies and standards covering cybersecurity and information security.

Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to integrate security controls, conduct risk assessments, and guide remediation efforts.

Monitor emerging threats, advise on security tooling, lead security architecture reviews, and support incident response planning and preparedness.

Skills

Security Architecture Design

Application Security

Threat Modeling

Secure Software Design

Vulnerability Management

Network Security

Firewall Policies

Intrusion Detection/Prevention

Hybrid Environment Security

Data Protection

Access Control

Security Policies

Compliance Frameworks

Security Governance

CISSP

CISM

SABSA

CCSP

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