Solution Architect

Client Expectations: Job Description 1. Develop and maintain architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices 2. Design and implement end-to-end solutions for requirements from product owners and business stakeholders 3. Developing and designing requirements for web apps, mobile apps, microservices and its associated ecosystem in consultation with involved internal departments and subsidiaries. 4. Utilize best practices for app design, user interface, and overall architecture. 5. Ensuring that all designs are created according to internal ENBD development best practices and based on user journeys, wireframes & architectural patterns used by ENBD. 6. Develop security policies for network devices and ensure compliance with frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.) 7. 5+ years of experience designing applications (web & mobile), microservices & APIs. 8. 5+ years of experience working with cloud native technologies such as containers, service mesh, Kubernetes / OpenShift and virtualization 9. 3+ years of work experience in Cyber/Information Security. 10. Collaborate with the Information security team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of bank data assets 11. Develop high-level and detailed designs for network and security architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD WAN, Data Center, and Cloud Networking) 12. Design secure network architectures with segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, ZTNA, and network access control solutions Delivery Area/Domain: GISO Secondary Skill: Security Architect The Senior Security Architect reports into the Head of Architecture but is also accountable to the Delivery Head & Lead in the business/functional domain (aka Matrix Manager) that is being served. The individual is expected to possess deep technical expertise, potential leadership qualities & be solution oriented. Domain Competencies: 1. Develop and maintain architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices 2. Design and implement end-to-end solutions for requirements from product owners and business stakeholders 3. Developing and designing requirements for web apps, mobile apps, microservices and its associated ecosystem in consultation with involved internal departments and subsidiaries. 4. Utilize best practices for app design, user interface, and overall architecture. 5. Ensuring that all designs are created according to internal ENBD development best practices and based on user journeys, wireframes & architectural patterns used by ENBD. 6. Develop security policies for network devices and ensure compliance with frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.) 7. 5+ years of experience designing applications (web & mobile), microservices & APIs. 8. 5+ years of experience working with cloud native technologies such as containers, service mesh, Kubernetes / OpenShift and virtualization. 9. 3+ years of work experience in Cyber/Information Security. 10. Collaborate with the Information security team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of bank data assets. 11. Develop high-level and detailed designs for network and security architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD WAN, Data Center, and Cloud Networking). 12. Design secure network architectures with segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, ZTNA, and network access control solutions Technical Competencies: 1. Strong all-round knowledge of software engineering, architecture & cyber security 2. Experience with building end-end design patterns & solutions by ensuring a balance of user experience, performance, resiliency, reliability & security 3. Experience integrating an application with surrounding eco-systems & technologies including but not limited to mobile apps, micro-services, containers/ cloud-native technologies, event streams, APIs, message-brokers and the like 4. Deep understanding of architectural patterns like micro-services, APIs & app development (mobile and application) 5. Deep understanding of security concepts like Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Logging/Monitoring, Application Security (OWASP Top10), Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security & Regulations 6. Good experience of enterprise architecture tools (Enterprise Architect), data modeling tools. 7. Experience working with cloud platforms such as OpenShift, Azure, AWS & OCI - Preferred 8. Strong understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC, WAF, Proxy and ZTNA - Preferred 9. Proficiency in load balancing, traffic engineering, and application delivery technologies - Preferred Behavioral Competencies: 1. Delivery focused on ensuring the right balance of Customer Experience, Business Requirements, Performance, Reliability & Security 2. High energy, enthusiasm & passion 3. Excellent analytical & critical thinking skills. 4. Excellent stakeholder, time management & expectation management skills 5. Autonomous decision-making ability with minimal guidance 6. High learning potential 7. Ability to coach & mentor associate/junior architects - Preferred Core Objectives & OKRs: Business Delivery Enablement Dimension (How Am I Helping My Team/Tribe) 1. Deliver complete & self-sufficient solutions and/or design documents within agreed timelines. 2. Improve efficiency of the architecture design workflow or via automation 3. Contribute to building Reliable, Resilient & Secure Platforms Chapter Enablement Dimension (How Am I Helping My Chapter) 4. Deliver education workshops to Chapter & Tribe members. 5. Conduct Peer Review Sessions 6. New solutions follow or define re-usable blueprints/reference architecture. Personal Development Dimension (How Am I Helping Myself) 7. Invest time in improving personal and professional skills for self via completion of technical & soft skill programs, stretch assignments & coaching/mentoring. 8. Upskill self to ensure eventual mastery of Security Architecture