Cyber Security Architect

Overview

Our client is seeking a Cyber Security Architect (Recovery & Resilience) to lead the design and validation of secure recovery strategies across critical enterprise systems. This is a long-term engagement based in Frankfurt, with a hybrid working model and a strong focus on cyber resilience and business continuity.

Location & Ways of Working

• Based in Frankfurt, Germany
• Hybrid model – 2 days onsite per week

Key Responsibilities

• Define and validate secure recovery architecture for critical business services
• Design cyber-resilient environments (e.g. air-gapped recovery, isolated zones)
• Assess dependencies across applications, infrastructure, identity, and security layers
• Integrate IAM/PAM into recovery and resilience scenarios
• Validate backup and recovery strategies (immutability, integrity, ransomware protection)
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end recoverability
• Identify risks and gaps in DR/BCP plans and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support definition of minimum viable recovery environments (MVRE)
• Participate in recovery simulations and validate organisational readiness

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Cyber Security Architecture within enterprise environments
• Hands-on expertise in Disaster Recovery, Cyber Recovery, or Business Continuity
• Deep understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Knowledge of backup and recovery security (immutable backups, vaulting, ransomware resilience)
• Ability to perform dependency analysis across complex systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in incident response or cyber crisis handling
• Exposure to financial services or regulated industries
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC-GSE, or SABSAt