Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to shape the security architecture of a global organization? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll have the opportunity to influence and enhance our cloud security posture while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented professionals across the globe.

About the Role

As a Senior Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of securing our digital transformation journey, designing robust security solutions for our cloud environment while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure security is built into every aspect of our technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design practical security requirements, architecture blueprints, and processes for applications and solutions in our public cloud environment

• Review and approve security concepts for diverse digital solutions across Swiss Re's IT landscape

• Build strategic relationships with key decision makers in architecture teams, driving long-term cloud adoption within core and functional IT departments

• Ensure alignment between business domain architecture and group security requirements, while providing domain-specific input to the Security Team

• Oversee implementation of security requirements during application development and throughout the application lifecycle

• Advance technical competencies and adapt to emerging security trends through initiatives like proof of concepts

• Drive innovation by continuously seeking better approaches and solutions to security challenges

About the Team

The Security Team serves as the focal point for all security activities across Swiss Re. We are responsible for cybersecurity engineering and operations, governance, risk and compliance. We define and advance the company's security strategy. As part of the Security Team, the Security Advisors Centre of Expertise shapes the security of Swiss Re's application landscape and is the unit of choice for security-related advice on any IT project in the company.

About You

You're a security enthusiast who understands that effective security architecture enables business performance rather than hindering it. You thrive in collaborative environments and can translate complex security concepts into practical solutions that balance protection with usability. You're curious, adaptable, and always looking to expand your knowledge in this ever-evolving field.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Significant knowledge of major cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and standard methods with willingness to explore new areas

• Deep expertise in cloud security architecture and patterns, cloud-native development, and security controls

• Strong understanding of automated security processes on cloud platforms and cyber threats/mitigations in cloud environments

• Familiarity with security frameworks like CIS Benchmark and Mitre ATT&CK

• Experience with Microsoft Workplace and Office products in enterprise-grade configurations

• Understanding of security standards in regulated environments

• Solid grasp of application and service development principles

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, both spoken and written

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with agile application development processes and associated security challenges

• Ability to lead sophisticated conversations across multiple partners in a consulting capacity

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft, CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC or similar qualifications

• Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries

• Knowledge of emerging security technologies and trends

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week