Information Security Architect

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Security Architect with a consultancy background to design, implement, and elevate enterprise-grade security solutions for our clients across Germany and Europe. The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical authority, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable architectures that balance risk, compliance, and innovation.

You’ll be working within a fast-paced consulting environment, advising a range of enterprise clients across sectors—helping them shape secure digital transformation strategies, modernize their infrastructure, and embed security into every layer of their technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Develop secure architectures for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud).


• Advisory & Consulting: Partner with client executives and technical teams to align security frameworks with business strategy, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2), and operational constraints.


• Solution Development: Lead security design across identity and access management, network security, endpoint protection, application security, and data governance.


• Governance & Risk Management: Define security baselines, threat models, and risk assessments that support compliance and resilience.


• Technical Leadership: Provide thought leadership and mentorship to security engineers and consultants across projects.


• Client Engagement: Build trusted advisor relationships and present architectural decisions and risk analyses clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Proven experience as a Security Architect , Consultant , or Technical Lead in a client-facing role.


• Deep knowledge of information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, TOGAF Security).


• Hands-on experience with cloud security architecture (AWS Well-Architected, Azure Blueprints, GCP Security Foundations).


• Expertise in network segmentation, zero trust architecture, IAM, SIEM/SOC integration, and data protection .


• Ability to translate strategic security objectives into technical roadmaps.


• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills (English required; German proficiency preferred).

Desirable Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA Certified Architect


• Cloud certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)

What You’ll Bring

• A consultancy mindset: adaptability, client focus, and a solution-oriented approach.


• A strong grasp of Germany’s evolving security and compliance landscape (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2).


• The ability to influence C-level conversations and translate complex risks into business terms.


• A collaborative spirit, working cross-functionally with delivery teams and clients to achieve security outcomes that drive business value.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Technology, Information and Media

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