Senior Cyber Solution Architect Telco

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini Engineering is a global leader in engineering services, uniting engineers, scientists, and architects to support innovative companies in realizing their potential. The company's digital and software technology experts provide R&D and engineering services across various industries, from autonomous vehicles to life-saving robotics.

The Role: Senior Cyber Solution Architect Telco

This full-time position is for a Senior Cyber Solution Architect Telco based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is part of Capgemini's Cybersecurity practice, which includes over 6,000 consultants with more than 30 years of expertise across IT, Embedded, Industrial, and Telecom environments. The architect will contribute to large-scale programs focused on the future of connected infrastructure, including 5G core networks, Mission Critical Communications, Non-Terrestrial Networks, and Industrial IoT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end security architectures for Cloud and Telecom environments, covering domains such as SIM/eSIM, RAN, Transport, EPC and 5G Core, IMS, MCx, OSS, and BSS, to ensure robust protection across the full network stack.
• Develop and implement security frameworks aligned with international standards including 3GPP, GSMA, ETSI, NIST, and ISO 27001, applying best practices such as Zero Trust, Defense in Depth, and Adaptive Security architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling across complex Telecom environments, providing expert technical guidance to mitigate cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Assess, recommend, and validate security technologies, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI, HSM, PAM, EDR, SIEM, and SOAR solutions, against defined security requirements.
• Create and maintain high-quality security architecture documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, architecture diagrams, guidelines, and training materials.
• Lead collaboration with solution architects and integration teams to ensure secure deployments.
• Engage directly with customers and senior executives during workshops and presentations, serving as a trusted technical authority on Telecom cybersecurity matters.

Required Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity architecture within the telecommunications sector.

Career Development and Innovation

Capgemini Engineering supports career acceleration through programs like Connected Manager, designed to foster growth and expertise. The company also maintains dedicated innovation labs focused on areas such as 5G, 6G, AI, Autonomous Vehicles, and Quantum technologies, enabling engineers to contribute to future product and service development.