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Global Software Solutions Group

Senior Security Architect - Core Payments

Global Software Solutions Group
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior
Are you an experienced security professional with a passion for designing secure architectures in Core Banking and Payment Systems?

We are hiring for our prestigious banking client in the UAE. If you are a seasoned security expert passionate about securing Core Banking and Payment Systems, this is your chance to make an impact.

  • Domain Competencies:
  • At least 3-5 years of technology experience/working knowledge of Core Banking & Payment System domains
  • Experience in securing Core Banking & Payment solutions and its associated ecosystem
  • Deep knowledge of how to implement key controls such as Encryption and/or similar for such systems
  • Knowledge and/or Experience with Threat Modeling a Core Banking & Payment systems
  • Knowledge and/or experience with prescribing balanced Security Requirements for Core Banking & Payment systems
  • 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 Core Banking & Payment Systems 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
  • Knowledge of data management practices specific to core banking, including data privacy and data security
  • Ability to assess and integrate third-party core banking solutions from a security perspective.
  • Understanding of core banking & payment processes (e.g., customer/account management, loans, deposits)
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one of the core banking systems (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube)
  • Familiarity with emerging banking technologies and trends (e.g., blockchain, digital currencies, e-checks, ML)
  • Knowledge of transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation mechanisms
  • Technical Competencies
  • 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
  • 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
  • Behavioral Competencies
  • Delivery focused while ensuring the right balance of Customer Experience, Business Requirements, Performance, Reliability & Security
  • High energy, enthusiasm & passion
  • Excellent analytical & critical thinking skills
  • Excellent stakeholder, time management & expectation management skills
  • Autonomous decision-making ability with minimal guidance
  • High learning potential
  • Ability to coach & mentor associate/junior architects

4.Core Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)

  • Conduct Data Classification, Asset Valuation, Threat Modeling, Security Requirements & Patterns within realistically agreed timelines
  • Influence squads/teams to implement secure design to ensure risk reduction of the product prior to release & in the long run
  • Deliver secure solutions within realistically agreed timelines
  • Optimize Shift-Left processes within the team
  • Ensure seamless governance within realistically agreed timelines.
  • Run education, socialization, and awareness workshops with squad/tribe members and/or peers
  • Do specialized technical or soft skill learning courses and/or achieve certifications
  • Excel at Collaboration, Ownership, Drive & Enterprising (CODE) values of Emirates NBD
  • Coach & mentor associate architects to improve the quality of the team and the product
  • Introduce & implement innovative ways of working to deliver value within squads
  • Engage in Stretch Assignments/Goldilocks Tasks to contribute value to the organization

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United Arab Emirates

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Posted
Jul 14, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Dubai
Company
Global Software Solutions Group

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

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