Cyber Security Engagement Manager

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

Offer expert guidance on security strategy and architecture using frameworks like SABSA, NIST, Zero Trust, and Cloud Security.

Lead the development of security architecture plans and roadmaps to achieve future security goals.

Oversee and manage security architecture practices and governance.

Design high-level architecture and technical solutions, including logical and component-level diagrams.

Review and assess solution architecture documents and detailed design plans.

Provide expert advice on architectural decisions and reviews.

Maintain and update patterns, frameworks, and technology standards.

Create Zero Trust-based architecture documents and strategies, assess current security status, and suggest improvements.

Define and document a target reference security architecture for hybrid environments (cloud, on-premises, industry-specific setups).

Develop architecture patterns and blueprints to strengthen security control coverage aligned with future goals.

Build and maintain a strategic and practical roadmap for technology security.

Possess deep knowledge of application security, common cyberattack techniques, and how to defend against them.

Conduct malware analysis and implement necessary protections.

Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.

Understand how to secure Generative AI tools and ensure their safe use in cybersecurity.

Stay informed about compliance and regulatory needs and create custom roadmaps to help customers meet those requirements.

Preferred Technical Skills

Strong understanding and architectural experience with at least 3-4 key security technologies (e.g., IAM, PAM, VM, MDR, XDR, Network Security).

Experience in using Gen AI for IAM and MDR is a plus.

Ability to integrate and optimize security tools to meet control requirements.

Skilled at evaluating tools and advising clients on the best options based on their needs.

Non-Technical Skills

Translate business needs into technical security requirements and build enterprise-level security architecture.

Capable of guiding customers on which security controls to prioritize (in meetings or written communication).

Willingness to be flexible with working hours—cybersecurity events may require immediate attention.

Open to travel as needed.

Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written).

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level security architectures.

Hands-on experience in at least 3 areas such as:

System & Network Security

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Data Security

Cloud Security

Application Security

SIEM & SOAR

Security Automation, Visibility & Analytics

Preferred Certifications: CISSP, Cloud Security Architect, ISSAP.

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an IT-related field.