Enterprise Security Architecture Manager

About Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air, headquartered in the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is the new national airline focused on revolutionizing the aviation sector. Its mission is to transform Saudi Arabia into a leading global hub for air travel and trade, with plans to connect to over 100 destinations worldwide through a digitally native airline model.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Enterprise Security Architecture Manager to lead the design and implementation of comprehensive security frameworks. In this essential position, you will develop robust security architectures that safeguard systems, data, and applications effectively.

This role involves creating and maintaining security architecture in adherence to industry frameworks such as TOGAF and SABSA, in addition to supporting cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and API security protocols. A key responsibility includes performing frequent reviews of systems and designs to identify security weaknesses and recommend improvements.

You will collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, business units, and external partners to embed security by design principles throughout the enterprise, ensuring alignment between security strategies and business goals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity, including a minimum of two years specifically in security architecture roles. Practical knowledge of cloud platforms and their associated security solutions is essential.

Preferred certifications include TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or Microsoft Azure Certified Security. Experience with designing and implementing frameworks for IAM, cloud security, data security, and API security is highly desirable.

Additional Information

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of enterprise security within a groundbreaking airline setting.