Future Focus Infotech Private Limited
Job Title: Security Architect
Location : Dubai, UAE
Duration : Permanent Opportunity
Quality of slide decks and story-telling capability
Feedback from stakeholders when leading/managing a team
Experience in the regional sector is not necessary but will be desirable, since Middle East regulations apply heavily
6-10 years of experience in an information security function with good background in information technology, stakeholder management and people management
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience, as a Security Architect
Deep knowledge and application of Mobile Operating systems (iOS, Android, Huawei) and applications (banking, e-commerce or similar) and their security (attack surfaces / defensive measures)
Deep foundational knowledge, understanding and application on all aspects of Information Security concepts from broad range of technical and non- technical areas (Technical)
Expert at the technology and frameworks in his/her area of expertise, and coaches other architects on development standards and best practices.
The engineer has good understanding of enterprise level target architecture and public and private cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS)
Good hands on experience solutioning technology architectures that involve perimeter protection, core protection and end-point protection/detection & API /Micro services Security
Experience working in a DevOps environment with knowledge of Continuous Integration, Containers, DAST/SAST tools and building Evil Stories (Technical)
Good knowledge of the concerns and threats that revolve around Cloud Security and how those concerns can be mitigated (Technical)
The architect has the skill to follow design principles and applies design patterns to enforce maintainable, readable and reusable patterns, in the form of code or otherwise
The architect can understand and interpret potential issues found in source or compiled code
The architect has automation skills/capability in the form of scripting or similar
The architect has the ability to attack application and infrastructure assets, interpret threats and suggest mitigating measures
Ability to interpret Security Requirements mandated by oversight functions and ensure comprehensive coverage of those requirements, via documentation, within high level design and/or during agile ceremonies, via Evil Stories
The architect can propose options for solutions to the security requirements / patterns that provide a balance of security, user experience & performance
– Influencer/Security Evangelist for the Team/Squad
– Positive & Constructive Attitude
– Autonomous worker / Decision Maker
– Good listener
– Patient & Calm during stressful situations
– High energy individual / Motivator
– Win-Win
– Hacker/Defense-In-Depth mindset
– Analytical thinking
– Team Player/Interpersonal Skills
– Eye for detail
– Persistent & Persuasive
– Organized / Structured
– Deadline oriented
– Competent and committed
– People’s Person; understands stakeholder management
– Empathetic
– Passionate about architecting smart solutions
– Innovator/Out of the box thinker
– Collaborative Leadership style
– Confident Presenter