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Platform Architect - Security (IC5) Job Equity Bank
Equity Bank
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (20 Sep 2026) Updated 4 days ago
Job Description
The Platform Architect – Security will design and implement robust security solutions for Equity Bank’s digital platforms, ensuring protection against emerging threats. Responsibilities include defining security architecture, leading security assessments, and guiding development teams on best practices. The role calls for deep expertise in enterprise security and cloud environments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- • 7+ years experience in security architecture and engineering
- • Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and encryption technologies
- • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
- • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional security initiatives
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture for banking platforms
- • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for new applications
- • Lead the implementation of identity and access management controls
- • Advise development teams on secure coding and design patterns
- • Stay current with security trends and ensure compliance with regulatory standards