Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a meaningful impact on global resilience? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll define security boundaries, implement critical controls, and drive automation in a flexible hybrid work environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to making the world more resilient through robust cybersecurity architecture. 

About the Role 

As a Senior Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of Swiss Re's cybersecurity strategy, designing and implementing security solutions that protect our global operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable architectures while balancing innovation with risk management. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop practical and versatile security requirements, architecture blueprints and processes for the application and solution landscape 

• Advance technical and organizational security competencies and adapt to emerging security trends 

• Review, advise on and approve security concepts for a variety of digital solutions across Swiss Re's business landscape 

• Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers inside Swiss Re's architecture teams driving adoption within their IT departments 

• Lead complex security discussions with multiple stakeholders, providing expert guidance and solutions 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on our security posture 

About the Team 

The Security Team is the focal point for all security activities across Swiss Re. We are responsible for cybersecurity engineering and operations, governance, risk and compliance, and defining as well as advancing the company's security strategy. As a part of the Cyber Security Organization, the Security Architecture team shapes all aspects of Swiss Re's cybersecurity readiness. We are seeking a senior expert in security architecture with the capability to enhance our security maturity across all aspects of our IT environments. 

About You 

You're a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in collaborative environments. You can translate complex security concepts into practical solutions and effectively advocate for security best practices across the organization. You're adaptable, solution-focused, and passionate about staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies. 

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 

• Proven track record of defining and delivering enterprise-scale security architectures 

• Deep expertise in several cybersecurity domains such as network security, application security, identity and access management, endpoint/mobile security, or cloud infrastructures 

• Thorough understanding of application and service development, including cloud-native processes and associated security challenges 

• Excellent communication skills with ability to lead complex conversations in a consulting and mediating way 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and create appropriate solutions independently 

These are additional nice to haves: 

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

• Experience with security automation and DevSecOps practices 

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to financial services 

• Experience in financial services or reinsurance industry 

• Background in security risk assessment methodologies 

What can you look forward to? 

• An enthusiastic collective of cybersecurity professionals, aspiring talents, and industry veterans 

• Constant opportunities for learning and enhancing your technical and interpersonal skills 

• Great corporate benefits, including various product and service discounts 

• Modern work environment with top-notch facilities and cutting-edge technologies 

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance 

For Spain, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 60,000 and EUR 100,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers: ​

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,​
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.​

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.​

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.​