Security Architect

Senior Information Security Analytics & Risk Specialist (Google Cloud) Overview We are seeking an experienced Information Security professional with strong expertise in Google Cloud, security analytics, and risk/compliance within the banking sector. This role focuses on enhancing security metrics, reporting capabilities, and integrating threat intelligence frameworks into a unified risk and analytics landscape. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance Information Security metrics and threat-based reporting capabilities Improve Identity and Access Management (IAM) risk and compliance reporting aligned with security requirements Perform conceptual analysis and contribute to the evolution of a Unified Risk Framework , particularly in relation to reporting and metrics development Analyse and detegration approaches across multiple Information Security domains (eg, Data Leakage, Workload/Application Security) into the existing analytics and reporting ecosystem Leverage knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen threat analysis and reporting methodologies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between security, risk, and analytics functions Build and maintain strong relationships with senior technical and business stakeholders Communicate insights, risks, and recommendations effectively to C-level executives Required Skills & Experience Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience (minimum 2+ years) Proven experience in Google Cloud security technologies and/or security analysis Hands-on experience defining and implementing guardrails using: Palo Alto Prisma and/or HashiCorp Sentinel Strong expertise in: Information Security principles and practices Identity and Access Management (IAM) Risk and Compliance within the banking/financial services sector Solid understanding of metrics, reporting, and security analytics In-depth knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework (essential) Key Competencies Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills Ability to translate complex security data into actionable insights Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging C-level stakeholders Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities Strategic mindset with attention to detail Desirable Experience Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments Familiarity with unified risk or GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) frameworks Exposure to integrating multiple security domains into centralized reporting platforms