Information Security Architect

About the role

The bank is seeking an Information Security Architect to design and maintain a robust security architecture across its infrastructure, development processes, and business operations. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure security controls meet regulatory standards and protect critical assets.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, study, and design resilient security architecture for infrastructure, development, and processes, recommending enhancements to stakeholders.
• Participate in security testing, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, to assess risks.
• Develop and maintain security requirements documentation for networks, systems, and related processes.
• Integrate security architecture with project teams, performing risk evaluations for IT projects and major changes.
• Prepare security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in information security, system/network administration, or development.
• Strong analytical abilities to synthesize findings for reporting and improvement plans.
• Excellent English communication skills for presentations to senior management.
• High integrity, commitment, and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Security protocols
• Cryptography
• Authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Encryption techniques
• Access controls
• Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
• Vulnerability scanning
• Penetration testing
• Risk assessment and management
• Security architecture design
• Development of security requirements documentation