Senior Security Architect

Position - Sr. Security Architect

Experience - 8+ yrs

Location - Dubai (On-site)

Notice Period - Immediate - 30 days

About Us:

ValueLabs is a global technology services company empowering businesses through innovative solutions and services. With expertise in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• At least 5+ years of technology experience & working knowledge of Banking Mobile Apps, their unique security features & API integration
• 8+ years of experience in securing IOS & Android Mobile Apps and its associated ecosystem. Must understand the nitty-gritties of IOS & Android native controls as well as Third Party components that have the potential to make the mobile app more secure.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with designing and proposing solutions that combat Digital Fraud that typically takes place via Banking Mobile Apps
• Deep knowledge of how to implement key controls for Mobile Apps especially on Native Apps and APIs (both Ingress & Egress)
• Deep knowledge and/or Experience with Threat Modeling Banking Mobile Apps & it’s integrated ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge and/or experience with prescribing balanced Security Requirements for Banking Mobile Apps & it’s integrated ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of global and regional regulatory requirements related to banking and financial services (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Experience in implementing security solutions to ensure that Banking Mobile Apps comply with regulatory requirements and/or have minimal risks prior product releases.
• Knowledge of API Security Standards implementation for secure interoperability between different banking systems
• Deep knowledge and experience with designing & proposing People, Process & Technology controls to ensure secure build, deployment and distribution (to App Stores) of Banking Mobile Apps
• Ability to assess and integrate third-party technology solutions into Banking Mobile Apps from a security perspective.
• Understanding of Retail Banking Mobile App offerings, products, and processes.
• Familiarity with emerging banking technologies and trends (e.g., blockchain, digital currencies, e-checks, ML).
• Knowledge & experience integrating industry best practice Fraud Management solutions for Banking Mobile Apps.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of conducting Data Classification & Asset Valuation activities.
• Knowledge of conducting Threat Modeling using frameworks of choice.
• Deep understanding of Application Security (OWASP Top 10 or similar), API Security & Mobile Security (Mobile OWASP Top 10).
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure Security including but not limited to Containers, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Databases, and Interfaces such as payment switches, APIs, event-streaming systems, file transfer systems.
• Experience with end-end to security requirements and solutioning via collaboration with peer architects, tech leads and associated stakeholders.
• Experience in Development of standards, patterns, and best practices for reuse. Promotion of design adherence to bank policies, standards, architectural principles, and guidelines.
• Must be able to create security solution-oriented presentations for Senior Technical and/or Business Leaders.
• Must be able to tailor language and communication based on the audience.