Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to financial resources. Having been declared technically insolvent in 1993, Equity’s transformation into a rapidly growing microfinance and then a commercial bank is widely considered to be an inspirational success story. Currently, Equity Bank has more than 9 million customers making it the largest bank in terms of customer base in Africa and having nearly half of bank accounts in Kenya. The company’s vision is "to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa”. Equity Bank retains a passionate commitment to empowering its clients to transform their lives and livelihoods. Through a business model that is anchored in access, convenience and flexibility, the Bank has evolved to become an all-inclusive financial services provider with a growing pan-African footprint. Equity Bank’s business model and its visionary leadership has continued to earn local, regional and global accolades and recognition. The model is also studied in some of the leading business schools in the world, as other developing countries in Africa and Asia seek to learn from Equity’s low margin, high-volume model. Equity Bank in 2010 established the Equity Group Foundation. This innovation and creative vehicle has fully transformed the concept of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. While Equity Group Foundation champions the socio-economic transformation of the people of Africa and seeks partnerships along six cluster thematic areas, Equity Bank provides the infrastructure of delivery, hence reducing the operational costs for the Foundation and increasing the rate of return on any social investment. The six social thematic areas of focus are: education and leadership development; financial literacy and access; entrepreneurship; agriculture; health; innovations and environment. Make an enquiry todayJOB PURPOSE The Platform Architect – Security provides senior technical architecture expertise for securing ETG's platform and infrastructure environments. The role designs security architectures and controls across cloud, networks, infrastructure, platforms and technology services, ensuring security requirements are embedded into platform design rather than addressed only after implementation. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Platform Security Architecture Designs security architectures for complex platform and infrastructure environments. Develops reusable security architecture patterns and technical design principles. Integrates security requirements into cloud, infrastructure, network and platform designs. Evaluates security architecture options based on risk, business requirements and technology constraints. Identifies security architecture weaknesses and recommends appropriate improvements. Resolves complex security architecture issues across multiple technology domains. Cloud and Infrastructure Security Designs security controls for cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. Provides architectural guidance on identity, privileged access, encryption, workload protection and secure configuration. Ensures security requirements are considered across compute, storage, network and platform services. Reviews cloud and infrastructure designs for security risks and control gaps. Supports secure adoption of emerging infrastructure and cloud technologies. Works with engineering teams to resolve complex security design issues. Network and Connectivity Security Provides security architecture guidance for enterprise, cloud and hybrid network environments. Designs approaches for network segmentation, secure connectivity, access control and isolation. Assesses security implications of network architecture changes. Works with network architects and engineers to address complex security requirements. Supports secure connectivity between enterprise platforms, cloud environments and external services. Promotes defence-in-depth principles across platform architectures. Security Risk and Architecture Assurance Performs architecture-level security risk assessments for significant technology initiatives. Identifies security threats, vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses. Recommends appropriate security controls and risk treatments. Reviews architecture proposals for alignment with approved security principles and requirements. Supports security architecture reviews and technical assurance activities. Documents significant security architecture decisions, risks and exceptions. Security Patterns and Technical Standards Develops reusable security architecture patterns for platform and infrastructure environments. Contributes specialist security requirements to technical standards and architecture guidance. Promotes consistent application of secure-by-design practices. Reviews emerging security technologies and evaluates their applicability. Identifies opportunities to improve security architecture maturity. Supports continuous improvement of platform security practices. Technical Leadership and Advisory Provides principal technical guidance on complex platform security architecture challenges. Advises architects, engineers and delivery teams on secure design decisions. Mentors security and technology specialists on platform security architecture. Collaborates with cybersecurity and technology risk teams on complex technical matters. Shares knowledge on security architecture patterns, controls and emerging technologies. Contributes to security-related technology roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Qualifications SKILLS Platform Security Architecture Cloud and Infrastructure Security Architecture Network Security Architecture Identity and Access Architecture Security Risk Assessment Secure-by-Design Architecture Security Controls and Architecture Patterns Technology Threat and Vulnerability Analysis Architecture Governance and Technical Assurance Security Technology Evaluation EDUCATION Relevant education, structured professional learning or equivalent practical training appropriate to the role's functional discipline and level. Demonstrated continuous learning in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security and evolving security technologies. QUALIFICATIONS Relevant professional certifications or specialist credentials in cybersecurity, security architecture, cloud security or related disciplines are an added advantage. Recognised security architecture or information security certification is an advantage. EXPERIENCE 10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, infrastructure security or related technical disciplines. Demonstrated experience designing security architectures for complex technology environments. Experience across cloud, infrastructure, networking, identity and platform security. Experience performing security architecture assessments and advising on risk treatment. Experience providing technical guidance across major technology initiatives. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Security and risk awareness Systems thinking and technical judgement Complex problem solving Technical influence and collaboration Clear technical communication Accountability for complex outcomes Innovation and continuous improvement Professional integrity and sound judgement Knowledge sharing and mentoring