Head of Security Architecture Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
Key Metrics:
Number of information security applications/systems evaluated or assessed.
Number of GISD projects and initiatives delivered as planned.
Number of risks identified and controls recommended for existing or new applications and systems.
Number of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and risk/privacy assessments conducted.
Number of third-party assessments conducted versus planned.
Key Accountabilities:
Develop and refine strategies, policies, regulatory compliance measures, and cloud security architecture and standards.
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding banking business requirements and fintech partnership models.
Lead and oversee the implementation of security solutions, including Cloud Management Platforms, Cloud Workload Protection, and Cloud Access Security Broker Platforms.
Conduct regular cloud architecture and security assessments in line with the mandates and external regulations.
Build a cloud security roadmap, coordinating the design, development, and implementation of cloud protection solutions.
Manage cloud transformation and architecture projects, ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
Conduct necessary third-party assessments for business cloud projects.
Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud solutions and services across business and IT support areas.
Drive the successful configuration and implementation of cloud security solutions to minimize overall risk.
Conduct independent security reviews of vendor proposals, assess security architectures, and recommend modifications to improve service and reduce risk.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing company networks and security controls, yielding a preliminary system security concept of operations, including baseline security capabilities and requirements.
Serve as a cloud security subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing advisory and consulting services to various departments and project teams.
Evaluate acquisition documents against existing and proposed security architectures and designs.
Manage the security architecture program, including the development and implementation of effective security designs and frameworks across all company systems and platforms. Establish security configuration baselines and ensure patching for all applications, systems, and network assets.
Prepare cost estimates, identifying security-related opportunities, risks, and issues.
Oversee and approve cloud security architecture requirements, projects, vendor selection, and controls to maintain a unified vision.
Design and manage a unified cloud Security Blueprint for technology functionality and business capabilities, ensuring alignment with the overarching company information security strategy and policies.
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required: