Cybersecurity Architect
<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> NexyaHR is conducting an exclusive search on behalf of an international organization seeking an experienced <strong>Cybersecurity Architect</strong> to join its global Cybersecurity function in Munich.<br/><br/>This strategic position is responsible for designing and governing enterprise security architectures that protect cloud platforms, applications, infrastructure and digital assets across complex international environments.<br/><br/>Working closely with Enterprise Architects, Cloud Engineers, Infrastructure teams and senior technology leaders, you will define security strategies that enable business growth while ensuring resilience, compliance and operational excellence.<br/><br/>This role offers the opportunity to influence cybersecurity strategy at an enterprise level while working with modern cloud technologies and large-scale digital transformation programmes.<br/><br/><strong>Key Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Design enterprise-wide cybersecurity architectures aligned with business and technology strategies.</li><li>Define security standards, reference architectures and technical governance.</li><li>Develop secure cloud architectures across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.</li><li>Lead architecture reviews for cloud migrations, digital transformation initiatives and enterprise applications.</li><li>Implement Zero Trust security models across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.</li><li>Design Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) architectures.</li><li>Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and architecture reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure and DevOps teams to integrate security by design.</li><li>Support regulatory compliance including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR and industry-specific frameworks.</li><li>Define security roadmaps and technology standards.</li><li>Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend strategic improvements.</li><li>Provide technical leadership during security incidents and remediation programmes.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Required Qualifications<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering or Security Architecture.</li><li>Proven experience designing enterprise security architectures within complex international environments.</li><li>Strong expertise in cloud security across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.</li><li>Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).</li><li>Experience securing enterprise applications, networks and cloud-native platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls.</li><li>Experience with Security Operations, SIEM and SOAR platforms.</li><li>Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Mandatory Languages<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>German — C1 or C2 level (mandatory)</li><li>English — C2 level (mandatory)<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Preferred Certifications<br/><br/></strong>Candidates holding one or more of the following certifications will be highly regarded:<br/><br/><ul><li>CISSP</li><li>CCSP</li><li>CISM</li><li>SABSA</li><li>TOGAF</li><li>AWS Certified Security – Specialty</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert</li><li>Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Technical Environment<br/><br/></strong><strong>Experience With Several Of The Following Technologies Is Expected<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>AWS</li><li>Microsoft Azure</li><li>Google Cloud Platform</li><li>Microsoft Defender XDR</li><li>Microsoft Sentinel</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Palo Alto Networks</li><li>Fortinet</li><li>CrowdStrike</li><li>Microsoft Entra ID</li><li>Okta</li><li>CyberArk</li><li>HashiCorp Vault</li><li>Terraform</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Docker</li><li>GitHub</li><li>GitLab</li><li>Jenkins</li><li>SonarQube<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>What’s On Offer<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Opportunity to join a globally recognised international organization.</li><li>Hybrid working model based in Munich.</li><li>Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive private healthcare and wellbeing programme.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Learning and certification budget.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Modern technology environment.</li><li>International career development opportunities.</li><li>Collaborative and high-performing culture.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Why Apply?<br/><br/></strong>Cybersecurity has become a strategic business priority for every global enterprise. As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will play a critical role in defining secure technology strategies, protecting mission-critical systems and enabling innovation through resilient security architecture. This is an opportunity to work on enterprise-scale security programmes, cutting-edge cloud technologies and international digital transformation initiatives within one of Europe’s leading technology markets.<br/><br/><strong>Equal Opportunities<br/><br/></strong>NexyaHR is proud to partner with organizations committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified professionals regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.<br/><br/>All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.<br/><br/>Skills: enterprise,security,aws,cybersecurity,technology,access,architecture,microsoft,management,cloud </div>