Senior Security Architecture Expert

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Security Architecture Expert to join a leading consulting engagement supporting a major enterprise in Doha, Qatar. This 12‑month contract role focuses on security‑by‑design reviews, risk assessments, and the definition of security requirements for new technology initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform security architecture assessments for new solutions and review Solution Design Documents.
• Identify security risks, architectural gaps, and recommend controls to strengthen the security posture.
• Define security requirements for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Participate in architecture review boards and provide strategic guidance on security decisions.
• Support governance initiatives and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a Security Architect, Enterprise Security Consultant, or Cybersecurity Architecture professional.
• Proven track record supporting large enterprises, consulting firms, financial institutions, or government organizations.
• Strong advisory and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Security architecture design and review.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Security control definition (preventive, detective, corrective).
• Compliance with enterprise cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.

What we offer

• Engagement with a high‑profile enterprise undergoing digital transformation.
• Opportunity to shape security strategy across cloud, infrastructure, and application domains.
• Competitive contract terms for a 12‑month freelance assignment.