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