Senior Security Architect - Core Payments

Are you an experienced security professional with a passion for designing secure architectures in Core Banking and Payment Systems?

We are hiring for our prestigious banking client in the UAE. If you are a seasoned security expert passionate about securing Core Banking and Payment Systems, this is your chance to make an impact.

1. Domain Competencies:

• At least 3-5 years of technology experience/working knowledge of Core Banking & Payment System domains.

• Experience in securing Core Banking & Payment solutions and its associated ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge of how to implement key controls such as Encryption and/or similar for such systems.
• Knowledge and/or Experience with Threat Modeling a Core Banking & Payment systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with prescribing balanced Security Requirements for Core Banking & Payment systems
• Deep understanding of global and regional regulatory requirements related to banking and financial services (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Experience in implementing security solutions to ensure that Core Banking & Payment Systems comply with regulatory requirements and/or have minimal risks prior product releases.
• Knowledge of API Security Standards implementation for secure interoperability between different banking systems
• Knowledge of data management practices specific to core banking, including data privacy and data security
• Ability to assess and integrate third-party core banking solutions from a security perspective.
• Understanding of core banking & payment processes (e.g., customer/account management, loans, deposits).
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of the core banking systems (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube)
• Familiarity with emerging banking technologies and trends (e.g., blockchain, digital currencies, e-checks, ML)
• Knowledge of transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation mechanisms.

2. Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of conducting Data Classification & Asset Valuation activities
• Knowledge of conducting Threat Modeling using frameworks of choice
• Deep understanding of Application Security (OWASP Top 10 or similar), API Security & Mobile Security
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure Security including but not limited to Containers, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Databases, and Interfaces such as payment switches, APIs, event-streaming systems, file transfer systems.
• Experience with end-end to security requirements and solutioning via collaboration with peer architects, tech leads and associated stakeholders.
• Experience in Development of standards, patterns, and best practices for reuse. Promotion of design adherence to bank policies, standards, architectural principles, and guidelines
• Must be able to create security solution-oriented presentations for Senior Technical and/or Business Leaders
• Must be able to tailor language and communication based on the audience

3. Behavioral Competencies

• Delivery focused while ensuring the right balance of Customer Experience, Business Requirements, Performance, Reliability & Security
• High energy, enthusiasm & passion
• Excellent analytical & critical thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder, time management & expectation management skills
• Autonomous decision-making ability with minimal guidance
• High learning potential
• Ability to coach & mentor associate/junior architects.

4.Core Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)

• Conduct Data Classification, Asset Valuation, Threat Modeling, Security Requirements & Patterns within realistically agreed timelines

• Influence squads/teams to implement secure design to ensure risk reduction of the product prior to release & in the long run.
• Deliver secure solutions within realistically agreed timelines.
• Optimize Shift-Left processes within the team.
• Ensure seamless governance within realistically agreed timelines.
• Run education, socialization, and awareness workshops with squad/tribe members and/or peers.
• Do specialized technical or soft skill learning courses and/or achieve certifications.
• Excel at Collaboration, Ownership, Drive & Enterprising (CODE) values of Emirates NBD
• Coach & mentor associate architects to improve the quality of the team and the product.
• Introduce & implement innovative ways of working to deliver value within squads.
• Engage in Stretch Assignments/Goldilocks Tasks to contribute value to the organization