Ciso Security Architect

The Security Architect translates the CISO’s strategic direction into concrete, robust technical security solutions. The role ensures architectural consistency, regulatory compliance (NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001, IEC 62443), and effective security controls across IT, OT, cloud, network, and critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and evolve target security architectures (Security by Design / Privacy by Design)
• Define security architecture standards, principles, and models
• Perform architectural and technical risk assessments (IT, OT, ERP/SAP, cloud, AI, IoT)
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with CyFun, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST, NIS2, GDPR
• Contribute to security governance and architecture committees
• Support IT, OT, and business teams during design, integration, and RFI/RFP phases
• Ensure alignment of ICAM, detection/response, cryptography, and monitoring solutions

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture or risk assessment
• Experience in hybrid environments (IT, OT, IoT, Cloud, ERP)
• Strong knowledge of security standards and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on expertise in network security, cloud security, ICAM, cryptography, SIEM/XDR
• Experience with architecture modeling (Archimate)

Certifications

• CISSP (strongly preferred)
• CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, SABSA (plus)

Work Model

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite per week