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 adaptable hybrid work environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to making the world more resilient through robust cybersecurity architecture.
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. 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
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.




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.
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
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
Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
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.
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