Cyber Security Solution Architect

Role & responsibilities

Required Skills & Expertise

• Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust, IAM, Data Security, Cloud Security, PKI, and cryptography.

• Expertise in AI for Cyber Security and familiarity with leveraging large language models (e.g., Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) for security use cases.

• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF).

• Knowledge of emerging areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography and IoT Security.

• Certifications

• Preferred: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent.

• Recommended: Cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty).

• Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Proven capability to create high-quality presentations and present complex technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical client stakeholders.

• Ability to articulate complex technologies and security concepts in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner.

• Ability to lead and co-ordinate with cross-functional teams and drive consensus.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.

Experience

• 1218 years in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in solution architecture.
• Proven track record in designing enterprise security solutions and leading large-scale transformation programs.