Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultantsin 21 countriesand a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Talan at a Glance Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowermentto deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we've built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we're on track to reach €1 billion in revenuethis year. Our Core Areas of Expertise
* Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
* Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
* Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiativesthrough project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies. We work with major integral clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

Job Description
As a Senior Solution Architect – Security Focus, you will design and govern secure enterprise-grade architectures aligned with:
* Client's approved security frameworks
* Enterprise governance and regulatory requirements
* Cloud-native best practices (primarily AWS) You will act as a trusted security architecture advisor, working closely with:
* CIB CTO Security
* BaaS Security
* CISO




* Regional architecture and security teamsand platform engineering domains
* Devops team
* Solution Architect team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Define and design end-to-end security architectures aligned with Santander Group security frameworks and standards.
* Ensure multi-region/domain alignment of security patterns and architectural consistency.
* Design authentication and authorization models based on: o OAuth2 o OpenID Connect (OIDC) o SAML 2.0 o Federated identity o JWT/token-based architectures
* Define IAM strategies for cloud-native environments, primarily AWS, while ensuring compatibility with hybrid or multi-cloud scenarios.
* Collaborate with Security and Governance stakeholders to validate architectural decisions.
* Lead and execute Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to validate security models and emerging technologies.
* Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives, defining secure target architectures and transition roadmaps.
* Embed security-by-design and DevSecOps principles across solution lifecycles.
* Participate in architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
* Establish reusable security patterns, blueprints, and best practices for cross-region adoption.
* Stay current with AWS security services and evolving industry standards. Qualifications Mandatory Skills
* 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture with strong focus on Security Architecture and IAM.




* Proven experience designing security architectures in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred).
* Experience aligning architectures with enterprise-wide security frameworks.
* Hands-on experience implementing OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, federation, and enterprise IdP integrations.
* Experience contributing to cloud migration and modernization programs.
* Experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred).
* Advanced English profiency (Spanish is a plus). Skills & Knowledge
* Deep understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks.
* Strong knowledge of enterprise Identity Providers and federation models.
* Advanced knowledge of AWS security services (IAM, KMS, WAF, Shield, Security Hub, API Gateway, EKS, etc).
* Experience defining IAM strategies for multi-region/domain and hybrid cloud environments.
* Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
* Knowledge of encryption standards, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, TLS/mTLS.
* Ability to produce clear, structured architecture documentation and security blueprints. Nice to have:
* Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA or equivalent).
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Security Specialty.
* Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud governance models.
* Experience with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code security controls (Terraform, Ansible, Github actions).
* Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security.
* Exposure to observability and security monitoring frameworks.

Education:
* Postgraduate studies or specialization in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Enterprise Architecture are valued. Soft

Skills:
* Strong communication and presentation abilities.
* Ability to influe

📌 Security Solution Architect (Galicia)
🏢 Talan
📍 Galicia