Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: Maaden
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
Maaden is hiring a Lead Specialist, Cybersecurity Architect II to strengthen its enterprise cybersecurity capabilities across multiple international operations. This role is responsible for designing and managing the organization’s cybersecurity architecture, ensuring secure digital transformation, and protecting critical IT infrastructure and business systems.
The successful candidate will work closely with technology, infrastructure, and business teams to establish cybersecurity standards, evaluate new security technologies, manage security risks, and support large-scale digital initiatives across Maaden’s global operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned with business objectives.
- Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, standards, and architectural best practices.
- Review security architecture for major projects, digital transformation initiatives, and business expansions.
- Define security controls for enterprise infrastructure, applications, and digital assets.
- Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of new cybersecurity solutions.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and security impact analyses.
- Maintain cybersecurity architecture frameworks, policies, and technical standards.
- Participate in technology governance and architecture review boards.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams on cybersecurity architecture.
- Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend improvements.
- Mentor cybersecurity professionals and provide technical leadership across the team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate or advanced degree is considered an advantage.
Professional Experience
Candidates should have:
- 5–8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, or enterprise IT.
- Experience designing enterprise security architectures and implementing cybersecurity frameworks.
- Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and enterprise technology environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation and cloud security initiatives.
Required Skills
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture
- Cybersecurity Risk Management
- ISO 27005 Risk Management
- ISA/IEC 62443 Security Standards
- SABSA Enterprise Security Architecture
- IT & Solution Architecture
- Security Controls and Governance
- Cloud Security
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment and Security Compliance
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Why Join Maaden?
Joining Maaden provides the opportunity to work on large-scale cybersecurity programs that support one of the world’s fastest-growing mining companies. Employees benefit from challenging projects, modern technologies, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to securing critical industrial and corporate environments across multiple countries.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace
- Healthy work-life balance
- Employee wellness programs
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by clicking the Apply for Job button on this page. You will be redirected to Maaden’s official careers website, where you can complete and submit your application directly through the company’s official recruitment portal.
