Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a meaningful impact on global resilience? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll define security boundaries, implement critical controls, and drive automation in a flexible hybrid work environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to making the world more resilient through robust cybersecurity architecture.

About the Role As a Senior Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of Swiss Re's cybersecurity strategy, designing and implementing security solutions that protect our global operations.

Key Responsibilities Develop practical and versatile security requirements, architecture blueprints and processes for the application and solution landscape Advance technical and organizational security competencies and adapt to emerging security trends Review, advise on and approve security concepts for a variety of digital solutions across Swiss Re's business landscape Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers inside Swiss Re's architecture teams driving adoption within their IT departments Lead complex security discussions with multiple stakeholders, providing expert guidance and solutions Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on our security posture About the Team The Security Team is the focal point for all security activities across Swiss Re. We are responsible for cybersecurity engineering and operations, governance, risk and compliance, and defining as well as advancing the company's security strategy. As a part of the Cyber Security Organization, the Security Architecture team shapes all aspects of Swiss Re's cybersecurity readiness.

We are seeking a senior expert in security architecture with the capability to enhance our security maturity across all aspects of our IT environments.

About You

You're a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in collaborative environments.



You can translate complex security concepts into practical solutions and effectively advocate for security best practices across the organization. You're adaptable, solution-focused, and passionate about staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Requirements Significant knowledge of major cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and standard methods with willingness to explore new areas Proven track record of defining and delivering enterprise-scale security architectures Deep expertise in several cybersecurity domains such as network security, application security, identity and access management, endpoint/mobile security, or cloud infrastructures Thorough understanding of application and service development, including cloud-native processes and associated security challenges Nice to Haves Professional certifications such as Microsoft cloud certifications, CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC or similar qualifications Experience with security automation and DevSecOps practices Background in security risk assessment methodologies An enthusiastic collective of cybersecurity professionals, aspiring talents, and industry veterans Versátil working arrangements that support work-life balance Compensation and Benefits For Spain, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 60,000 and EUR 100,000 (for a full-time role). In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re Swiss

Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

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📌 Senior IT Security Architect (m/w/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
📍 Madrid