Security Architect

Job Purpose:

Provide expertise in IT security systems including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security event consolidation/correlation & reporting systems, authentication systems and assesses system and network vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities:

IT Security Management

• Design, develop, review and implement security designs for new or existing technology system(s).
• Develop an enterprise security architecture framework that addresses the museum’s needs.
• Analyse current technology environment to identify deficiencies and recommending solutions, staying abreast of emerging security technologies and trends and apply them where appropriate.
• Evaluate and select security related technologies and products in coordination with other team members.
• Serve as the custodian of the component architecture across the Site Portfolio.
• Ensure Infrastructure Solution Design and Deployments are in compliance with Enterprise Architecture Standards across all sites.
• Work closely with the business and IT business partners to identify and implement key programs and solutions.
• Provide security thought leadership on core security questions facing the business – employee protection and IAM, data protection, device protection - based on leading security practices and experience.
• Other duties as applicable to the role.

Shared Activities

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Education/ Engineering/ Information Systems/ Technical, Business/ Information Technology Management/ Information Security/ Architecture or equivalent and preferably a master’s degree.
• Professional Accreditations: (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, VA, MCSA, GSEC, CCNA, CCSK, TOGAF, CCENT).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Enterprise Security Architecture.
• Language: Full professional English (Arabic desirable)
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner
• Knowledge of project management principles and planning.
• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of NIST, Cyber-security and IT processes / solutions, HIPAA, Security / risk control frameworks, Security and risk management trends emerging threats and vulnerabilities, Databases, Endpoint protection, Firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, Managing security infrastructure.