Security Review Architect

The Security Review Architect at MCB plays a critical role in safeguarding the organizations IT infrastructure by designing, reviewing, and ensuring the implementation of secure architectures. This position requires deep expertise in security compliance and governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence to protect sensitive information and maintain the integrity of systems. The architect leads a team of five professionals, coordinating cross-functional efforts to assess and improve security postures across all technology layers. This role focuses on aligning stakeholder interests through clear reporting and strategic recommendations to enhance overall security resilience. This role requires extensive knowledge of industry standards and best practices such as CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, CSSLP, or OSCP certifications, complemented by hands-on experience in secure coding, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and secure systems configuration. The Security Review Architect guides the implementation of security tools like API gateways, Web Application Firewalls, and compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and OWASP principles. With strong leadership and project management capabilities, the architect is responsible for monitoring security metrics, interpreting complex risks, and driving continuous improvements to meet regulatory and business requirements.

Education:Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Masters degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and review of secure IT system architectures to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
Manage and mentor a team of five security professionals, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Develop and implement security review processes, including secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling activities.
Evaluate system hardening methods and secure configuration standards to strengthen the organizations security posture.
Oversee deployment and utilization of security tools such as API gateways, Web Application Firewalls, and other protective technologies.
Ensure adherence to security frameworks and benchmarks including CIS Benchmarks and OWASP guidelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to communicate security risks, compliance status, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Monitor security metrics and prepare detailed reports for senior management to inform strategic decisions.
Analyze complex security threats, interpret their impact, and provide actionable recommendations to reduce risk exposure.
Stay current with evolving security trends, regulatory changes, and emerging threats to continually enhance security architecture.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the security review function to optimize risk management and operational effectiveness.
Facilitate training sessions and knowledge sharing to promote security awareness across the organization.

Skills

Security Compliance and Governance Security Architect Management Regulatory Compliance Risk Management of Security Architecture Stakeholder Management and Reporting Secure Coding Practices System Hardening Secure Configurations API Gateways Project Management Security Metrics Monitoring Analytical Thinking Decision Making

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Experience:

4 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 31, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 16, 2026

MCB

· More than 5000 employees - Lahore

MCB Bank (MCB) is one of the oldest banks of Pakistan, incorporated in the private sector in 1947. It was nationalized in 1974 and privatized in 1991. MCB Bank’s major shareholding is owned by Nishat Group, a prominent business conglomerate, having diversified interests in Textiles, Cement, Banking, Insurance, Power Generation, Hotel Business, Agriculture, Dairy, Auto Manufacturing and Paper Products. To enter into international capital markets, the Bank launched its Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) in 2006. It was the first Pakistani Bank that had its GDRs listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2008, the Bank entered into a strategic partnership with Maybank, Malaysia, which owns 18.78% stake in MCB through Maybank International Trust (Labuan) Berhad. In 2017, operations of NIB Bank were successfully amalgamated into and with MCB under a merger scheme. MCB is the first Pakistani Bank which incorporated a wholly owned Islamic Banking subsidiary, MCB Islamic Bank Limited, to meet requirements of a significant segment of society, for financial solutions that conform to Shari’ah rulings, and demonstrate our confidence in the potential of the Islamic Banking industry in the country. The Bank operates a strong and vast network of over 1,400 branches (Including sub - branches) and over 1,450 ATMs in Pakistan and 8 branches overseas with a footprint in UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka. With a customer base of over 8 million, MCB leads the banking & financial services sector in Pakistan and customers across the globe have 24/7 access to MCB Bank via our World Class Digital Banking services. The Bank on a consolidated basis is operating the 2nd largest network of more than 1,600 branches in Pakistan. The Bank remains one of the prime stocks traded in the Pakistani equity market with one of the highest market capitalization in the industry. It has also consistently delivered to its investors and shareholders with one of the highest dividend per share in the banking sector.