Lead Specialist Cybersecurity Architect II📣 إعلان

About Ma’aden and the Role

Ma’aden is seeking a Lead Specialist, Cybersecurity Architect II to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is central to defining and managing the enterprise cybersecurity architecture across Ma’aden’s global operations.

Role Scope and Strategic Impact

The Cybersecurity Architect operates across the entire Cyber Security division, with responsibility for Ma’aden Corporate and Business Units located in Saudi Arabia, India, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, and Mauritius. This role is critical in supporting Ma’aden’s cybersecurity posture and digitization plans through robust architectural design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, assess, and execute the Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture to effectively support Ma’aden’s cybersecurity posture and digitization plans.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) technology guidance, roadmaps, principles, standards, and best practices for the Cyber Security Architecture strategic roadmap.
• Build the enterprise security architecture and participate in design reviews for Ma’aden’s mega projects and expansion plans.
• Ensure appropriate technical standards and security controls are defined for group IT infrastructure, applications, and cross-group assets.
• Perform evaluation and selection of new security solutions.
• Support the implementation of new digital and technology solutions.
• Report key Security Architecture issues for escalation and decision-making.
• Manage Cybersecurity risk assessments and impact analysis activities in line with Ma’aden’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and guidelines.
• Manage and maintain Ma’aden’s Cybersecurity Architecture framework, policies, and standards.
• Act as an architecture board member in relevant Ma’aden technology boards.
• Serve as a key SME for the Cyber Security Architecture ‘Competence Centers’, acting as a best practice authority on methodologies and procedures.
• Mentor and coach team members both technically and managerially.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information System, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• An advanced degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of related experience in Cybersecurity or IT.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting Ma’aden’s extensive operations.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the outlined qualifications are encouraged to apply.