Information Security Architect

Position: Security Architect (Consultancy Background)

Location: Germany (Hybrid – frankfurt )

Employment Type: Full-time Contract

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Security Architect with a consultancy background to design, implement, and elevate enterprise-grade security solutions for our clients across Germany and Europe. The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical authority, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable architectures that balance risk, compliance, and innovation.

You’ll be working within a fast-paced consulting environment, advising a range of enterprise clients across sectors—helping them shape secure digital transformation strategies, modernize their infrastructure, and embed security into every layer of their technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Architecture: Develop secure architectures for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud).

Advisory & Consulting: Partner with client executives and technical teams to align security frameworks with business strategy, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2), and operational constraints.

Solution Development: Lead security design across identity and access management, network security, endpoint protection, application security, and data governance.

Governance & Risk Management: Define security baselines, threat models, and risk assessments that support compliance and resilience.

Technical Leadership: Provide thought leadership and mentorship to security engineers and consultants across projects.

Client Engagement: Build trusted advisor relationships and present architectural decisions and risk analyses clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Core Competencies & Skills

Proven experience as a Security Architect, Consultant, or Technical Lead in a client-facing role.

Deep knowledge of information security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, TOGAF Security).

Hands-on experience with cloud security architecture (AWS Well-Architected, Azure Blueprints, GCP Security Foundations).

Expertise in network segmentation, zero trust architecture, IAM, SIEM/SOC integration, and data protection.

Ability to translate strategic security objectives into technical roadmaps.

Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills (English required; German proficiency preferred).

Desirable Certifications

CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA Certified Architect

Cloud certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)

TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture framework certification

What You’ll Bring

A consultancy mindset: adaptability, client focus, and a solution-oriented approach.

A strong grasp of Germany’s evolving security and compliance landscape (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS2).

The ability to influence C-level conversations and translate complex risks into business terms.

A collaborative spirit, working cross-functionally with delivery teams and clients to achieve security outcomes that drive business value.