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Senior Security Architect

Cathay Pacific
Digital & Information Technology
Information Technology Department
Permanent
Hong Kong SAR (China)
Application deadline: 10 Nov 2025

Role Introduction

Reports to: Infra & Security Architect Manager

This role is part of our Information Technology Department (IMT). As a Senior Security Architect, you are responsible for providing technical leadership to define the IT Security strategy and standard across different platforms and services as well as todesign and build fit-for-purpose, cost-effective and robust Infrastructure Technology Solutions to support the delivery of business and IT programmes to meet business and non-functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define IT security standards, controls, architecture vision, principles, and target state blueprints
  • Establish and promote infrastructure standards, procedures, and best practices within the team
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Security Architects to align IT security standards and baselines
  • Conduct Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) reviews for security design and project requirements
  • Advocate and secure support for infrastructure architecture strategy and roadmap from key stakeholders
  • Monitor compliance with corporate control standards for quality and security
  • Lead analysis of current IT environment to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements
  • Participate in solution design reviews, architecture governance forums, and industry technology forums
  • Provide technical leadership and escalation support during testing, implementation, and transition phases
  • Collaborate with Information Management domains, keep technical competencies updated, and support business and technology innovation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of IT experience with a minimum of 8 years in IT security strategy and architecture design; CISSP certification is preferred
  • Demonstrated technical management and specialist expertise in complex IT infrastructures
  • Professional competency in at least three technical specializations and broad knowledge of emerging technologies
  • Proven ability to develop solutions and make decisions independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience building and maintaining senior-level relationships and influencing across all levels
  • Understanding of leveraging technology to reduce costs and drive business innovation in dynamic industries
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and articulate ideas to diverse audiences
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting abilities
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to drive change and align tactical work with strategic goals

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods. 

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