Munich, Bayern
Security Architect
Security Architect
Location: Munich
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead enterprise security architecture and governance, embedding secure-by-design principles across products, platforms, and operations. In this role you will define standards and risk frameworks to deliver scalable, audit-ready, and business-aligned security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and evolve the Information Security Management System (ISMS), including policies and standards.
Define enterprise security architecture, reference models, and governance frameworks.
Lead security architecture reviews and enforce consistent decisions across platforms.
Govern risk assessment, treatment, and formal risk acceptance processes.
Define and align security requirements across domains (e.g., cloud, application, IAM, data, AI/ML).
Own the roadmap and lifecycle of governance artefacts (policies, standards, architectures, risk models).
Ensure governance outputs are practical, scalable, and aligned to regulatory and business needs.
Collaborate with engineering, regional security, and audit teams to drive adoption.
Requirements:
7–10+ years’ experience in security architecture, governance, or risk leadership.
Strong knowledge of secure-by-design principles and enterprise security frameworks.
Experience across multiple domains (e.g., cloud, IT, product, OT).
Solid understanding of ISMS and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001.
Proven ability to lead architecture reviews and make risk-based decisions.
Ability to translate technical risk into business impact.
Relevant degree; certifications (e.g., CISM, ISO 27001, TOGAF) are a plus.
Fluent in German and English.
What’s on Offer?
Enterprise-wide impact in a strategic security role.
Ownership of security architecture and governance direction.
Opportunity to shape secure-by-design practices across technologies.
Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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