Principal Cyber Security Automation Architect

Design and Development

• Architect and implement advanced automation frameworks tailored to organizational needs, with a strong focus on scalability and resilience.
  
• Build custom security tools and scripts internally to address unique business requirements and integrate them seamlessly into existing environments.
  

Optimization & Strategy

• Optimize existing cybersecurity tools (e.g., SOAR, IPS, WAF, EDR, API security, PVMG, and others), ensuring full utilization and enhancing their efficiency through automation.
  
• Activate and configure built-in security features within enterprise applications to maximize protection.
  
• Drive the overall security automation strategy, defining and executing a clear roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
  

Collaboration & Improvement

• Collaborate closely across teams, working with security operations, engineering, and application teams to identify automation opportunities and implement robust solutions.
  
• Monitor, evaluate, and refine automation processes as part of a continuous improvement cycle to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
  

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Define, analyze, and periodically review the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap based on the evolving threat landscape, ensuring identified risks are effectively mitigated.
  
• Architect and design cybersecurity systems in line with industry best practices, ensuring they meet critical user requirements for security, capacity, and performance.
  
• Define clear cybersecurity requirements and acceptance criteria for all new systems and initiatives.
  
• Ensure all security technology and processes implemented are continually improved to maximize their returns and benefits.
  

Procurement & Implementation Management

• Draft and evaluate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
  
• Liaise with the Supply Chain department during the procurement process.
  
• Conduct thorough technical evaluations and Proofs of Concept (PoCs), collaborating closely with the Operations team.
  
• Select the optimal solution and present comprehensive justifications to the investment governance board.
  
• Ensure all vendors maintain up-to-date contracts through robust contract management practices.
  
• Manage all aspects of projects and vendor-related issues in line with best practices.
  

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Implement, test, deploy, and commission new systems efficiently.
  
• Ensure proper change management and system handover processes are strictly followed.
  
• Recommend major upgrades where required, coordinating with the operations team during implementation, especially when design/architecture changes are involved.
  
• Ensure all implemented security systems have high availability and disaster recovery capabilities in accordance with best practices.
  
• Define metrics and report periodically to clearly demonstrate Return on Security Investment (ROSI).
  

Research & Development

• Conduct research and development on emerging areas in security.
  

• Present findings for sensitization and knowledge transfer to other team members and staff.