Senior Solution Architect - Physical Security Systems - NEOM

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Solution & Technology Architecture

• Design and lead complex architectures combining physical security, IoT, AI/analytics, and cloud services across critical infrastructure and smart city projects.
• Define end-to-end security frameworks integrating VMS, ACS, PSIM/C2, data analytics, and IT/OT networks.
• Evaluate and integrate AI-driven analytics, digital twins, edge computing, and sensor fusion into security and operational workflows.
• Ensure architecture compliance with local and international standards (HCIS 2017, NIST, ISO 27001, PDPL, GDPR).

Strategic Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Act as a technology strategist capable of reading and shaping future trends in the security and smart-city domains.
• Develop roadmaps aligning emerging technologies with enterprise, government, and regulatory goals.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, partners, and ecosystem vendors to integrate cyber-physical convergence capabilities.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to implementation across design, engineering, cybersecurity, and operations.
• Engage with executive-level stakeholders to define requirements, demonstrate value, and ensure technology alignment with business outcomes.
• Support pre-sales and bid teams with high-level solution architectures, compliance matrices, and value propositions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in security architecture, systems integration, or technology strategy.
• Proven record delivering multi-domain security solutions for smart cities, airports, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
• Strong exposure to:

+ IoT And Edge Computing & Cloud Platforms

• + Command-and-Control/PSIM Platforms
• Solid grasp of network architectures, APIs, and data integration standards.
• Strategic mindset; able to articulate the future of secure, connected infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Thinks beyond technology — connects systems to business, sustainability, and national vision outcomes.
• Strong cross-domain communication (bridges engineering, IT, and executive levels).
• Passionate about innovation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Capable of leading large, multi-vendor, multi-disciplinary environments.
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