Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Services Analyst - Architecture

Provide subject matter expertise across secure software development, security architecture governance, and cybersecurity metrics and data analytics for the Emirates Group. Drive the integration of secure coding practices, the validation and evolution of security architecture patterns, and the delivery of actionable security metrics to proactively strengthen the Group's security posture. Collaborate with cross-functional and portfolio assurance teams to ensure policy and standards compliance, foster innovation, and enable informed, data-driven decision-making to mitigate risk and enhance organisational resilience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity assurance services initiatives by setting clear objectives, aligning activities with organisational goals, and ensuring best practices are embedded across secure coding, architecture governance, and metrics-driven risk management.
• Oversee and facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging with IT, development, portfolio assurance, and governance teams. Assist in embedding robust security controls, policies, and standards into all phases of the technology lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration and consistent service across the enterprise.
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of advanced security tools, automation, and analytics by evaluating emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions. Enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of assurance processes.
• Mentor and coach technical teams by providing expert guidance, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across coding, architecture, and metrics domains.
• Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation efforts by leveraging threat intelligence, governance frameworks, and data-driven insights. Proactively inform strategic decisions, prioritise remediation activities, and ensure organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats.
• Govern the review, approval, and validation of security architecture designs for new and existing solutions. Ensure strict adherence to the Emirates Group s approved security patterns, frameworks, and risk appetite. Proactively identify and address architecture-related security risks.
• Lead the evaluation, evolution, and creation of security architectural patterns by collaborating with solution specialists, architects, and technical teams. Recommend and coordinate updates to address emerging threats, business needs, and technological advancements.
• Provide expert guidance and actionable feedback to stakeholders on the implementation of secure architectures. Facilitate compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and secure-by-design principles. Support audit and compliance activities as needed.