Cybersecurity Architect
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Cybersecurity Governance: Advise clients on frameworks such as ISO 27001, SWIFT CSCF, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF, helping organizations mature their governance and risk management processes. Technology Leadership: Ensure successful integration and optimization of Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft 365 Security, Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender Suite, and Purview. SOC Operations Oversight: Guide managed SOC design and operations, aligning detection, investigation, and response capabilities with cyber threat intelligence and automation via SOAR. Market Development: Leverage strong networks in Nigeria and the wider African market to drive cybersecurity sales, partnerships, and regional business expansion. Emerging Threat Leadership: Provide direction on Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, and Cloud Security strategies. Cross-Platform Security Expertise (preferred): Expand client solutions through experience with alternate SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar
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Exabeam) and security controls in other CSPs such as AWS and GCP environments. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security operations, or advisory roles. Proven experience in pre-sales and customer engagement, preferably in cybersecurity consulting or services firms. Deep understanding of enterprise cybersecurity technologies and incident management practices. Strong familiarity with regulatory standards and audit frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SWIFT, NIST). Hands-on experience with Microsoft security ecosystems and cloud-native controls. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into business-aligned outcomes. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert are advantageous. In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian cybersecurity ecosystem, including key competitors, partners, and market trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr ", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "industry": "Cybersecurity Lead", "jobLocation" : { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "n/a", "addressLocality": "Spain", "addressRegion": "Cantabria", "addressCountry": "ES", "postalCode": "n/a" } }, "salaryCurrency": "EUR", "title": "Cybersecurity lead architect - spain", "hiringOrganization" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Teknowledge" } }