Cybersecurity Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: Cybersecurity Architect (EU public)

• Focus: Secure application and enterprise solution architecture for a secure communication and identity management platform

Description

Design and define secure application and solution architectures aligned with business and security objectives. Develop cybersecurity architectures using Security by Design and Privacy by Design principles, lead security and architecture reviews, and provide technical guidance across the project lifecycle. Produce architecture documentation and security guidelines while evaluating risks and recommending security controls.

Responsibilities

• Create secure application and enterprise solution architectures aligned to business and security needs

• Develop cybersecurity architecture based on Security by Design and Privacy by Design principles

• Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, and security guidelines

• Lead architecture and security reviews for applications and enterprise solutions

• Design authentication, authorization, encryption, and access control mechanisms

• Collaborate with software architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders

• Evaluate cybersecurity risks and recommend security controls

• Support integration of security solutions across enterprise platforms

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, governance policies, and best practices

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and adapt security architecture accordingly

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

• Minimum 10 years of professional IT experience

• At least 8 years of experience as a Software Architect, Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar senior role

• At least 4 certifications among: CISSP, CISA, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, CNDA, CGEIT, CRISC, SCPA, SCMA, GSNA, GCCC, GPPA (or equivalent internationally recognized certifications)

• Expertise in Secure SDLC, security architecture frameworks, Security by Design/Privacy by Design, IAM, authentication/authorization, cryptography, application security, enterprise security architecture, risk assessment, and current cybersecurity technologies and trends

• Expertise in Microsoft SharePoint and SharePoint platform architecture

• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• English proficiency minimum B2

• Nice to have: Experience in large enterprise or public-sector environments