Security Architect (m/f/d)

As a skilled and experienced Security Architect, you design, implement, and maintain robust security systems and frameworks to protect the organization's IT applications, data, and systems. You play a pivotal role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company assets by aligning security solutions with business objectives.

What you do

• Develop and implement security architecture strategies to address current and emerging security risks.
• Ensure security practices align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with IT SecOps and Security Champions to conduct threat modeling and identify mitigations to reduce risks.
• Assist the Software Architecture role in designing and implementing security patterns for both existing and new software systems (Blueprints).
• Lead security transformation projects and participate in major migrations or initiatives from a security perspective.
• Provide 2nd- level security support to API Governance & Events, Quality Assurance, and IT Support teams

What you bring

• Proven experience of 2+ years as a Security Architect.
• Solid knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and a good understanding of strategic IT solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking, along with methodological, conceptual, consulting, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Deep understanding of secure software development practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Proven experience with Java and the Spring framework, as well as a strong understanding of API and mobile security.
• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (Kubernetes).
• Experienced in working with agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in documenting processes, workflows, and project details to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Technological curiosity to stay updated on advances and trends.
• Background in software engineering with a strong ability to communicate effectively with development teams, product owners, and non-technical, business- oriented personnel.
• Fluent Spanish & English, Portuguese is a plus

 What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

64671 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

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