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Al Etihad Payments

Senior Software Architect - Takamul

Al Etihad Payments
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Senior Software Architect - Takamul


|About the role

As a Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and implementing security systems within our organization's IT network. This role involves a detailed understanding of complex IT systems and the latest security standards, trends, and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with an analytical mindset and a passion for mitigating cyber threats.



|What You’ll Do

  • Security Systems Design: Develop and implement security architectures and solutions for complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management strategies.
  • Threat Analysis & Mitigation: Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security audits. Recommend and coordinate the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies.
  • Research & Development: Stay abreast of the latest security systems, standards, and authentication protocols, as well as best practice security products.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, network, and software development teams to design and integrate robust security measures.
  • Incident Response: Develop and implement incident response protocols and procedures to handle security breaches efficiently and minimize impact.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable regulations. Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.



|Minimum Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a security architecture role or a similar position.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience with security related professional such as security engineer, security specialist or security architect.




|Skills & Competencies


  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in security architecture design and implementation, knowledge of security protocols and standards, and experience with security systems and tools.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders



|Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Pipeline reliability and uptime.
  • Data quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness).
  • Performance of data workflows and infrastructure.
  • Collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Delivery of data solutions on time and within scope.




|Working Conditions

  • Full-time position; hybrid/remote options as per company policy.

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Posted
Sep 15, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industries

Financial Services

Categories

Information Technology

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