Cloud Security Architect

Avaloq Group; Bioggio; Hybrid; CHF 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Avaloq Group is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join the Cloud Architecture team in Switzerland. The role combines cloud design, security engineering, and automation to secure modern cloud platforms and services.

You will define standards, embed security-by-design, and drive Zero Trust and defense-in-depth strategies across SaaS, PaaS, and internal environments, collaborating with multiple engineering squads.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years as IT Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similar senior role.
• Experience designing and governing enterprise cloud architectures in Cloud Infrastructure (OCI preferred).
• Experience with Cloud Network Architecture and complex topologies.
• Hands-on with IaC and automation technologies such as Terraform/OpenTofu, CI/CD, GitOps, and Policy-as-Code.

Aufgaben

• Design, govern, and evolve secure cloud architectures for SaaS, PaaS, and internal platforms.
• Define and maintain cloud security standards, reference architectures, and security blueprints.
• Embed security-by-design principles into landing zones and network segmentation.
• Lead or support security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews.
• Provide architectural guidance for network security and connectivity designs across environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, reliability, and security.

Kenntnisse

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

DevSecOps

Risk Analysis

Threat Modeling

Ausbildung

Master's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Terraform/OpenTofu

CI/CD Pipelines

GitOps

Policy-as-Code

OCI Architecture

Jobbeschreibung

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 11 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Cloud Security Architect to join our Cloud Architecture team. This role combines cloud architecture and security engineering with automation, and DevSecOps practices to help design and secure next-generation cloud platforms and services.

Your Key Tasks

• Design, govern, and continuously evolve secure cloud architectures for SaaS, PaaS, and internal platforms
• Define and maintain cloud security standards, reusable architecture patterns, reference architectures, and security blueprints
• Embed security-by-design principles into landing zones, tenancy structures, network segmentation, identity models, and cloud guardrails
• Drive the adoption of Zero Trust, least-privilege, and defense-in-depth security strategies across the cloud landscape
• Integrate security controls and compliance requirements into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and platform automation frameworks
• Lead or support security assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis, and architecture reviews
• Provide architectural guidance for network security and connectivity designs across internal, SaaS, and PaaS environments
• Partner with the Network Architecture team to define enterprise network standards and reusable architecture patterns, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant connectivity solutions across all platforms and environments
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and security requirements, translating them into practical and implementable architectural solutions
• Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and drive continuous improvements in the organization's security posture
• Work closely with Cloud Architects, Platform Engineers, DevOps teams, Security Operations, and Product teams
• Provide guidance and coaching on secure cloud adoption
• Help drive cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, reliability, and operational security

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as an IT Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or in a similar senior security or architecture role
• Experience designing and governing enterprise cloud architectures in Cloud Infrastructure (OCI preferred)
• Experience with Cloud Network Architecture, managing complex network topologies and related topics
• Experience with risk assessments, threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and security-by-design methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform/OpenTofu, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and Policy‑as‑Code

The following certifications are considered a strong advantage:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• OCI Security Architect Professional
• OCI certifications in Cloud Security and Network Architecture
• Equivalent architecture or cybersecurity certifications

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

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