Cloud Architect

Schneider Electric; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work plan

Wellbeing program

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Security Architect - Cloud to lead design and security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will shape secure cloud architectures, drive Zero-Trust controls, and guide global teams in DevSecOps practices.

Hybrid work arrangement in Barcelona with extensive collaboration across international teams. You will mentor engineers and produce architecture documentation while ensuring compliance and resilience across all cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and securing workloads in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, Kubernetes, serverless, logging, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Define and implement cloud security baselines, guardrails, landing zones, and Zero-Trust controls.
• Lead end-to-end architecture reviews for new cloud services and workloads.
• Ensure identity, network, workload, and data protection across cloud platforms.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation and diagrams.

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

Networking

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Threat Detection

Data Protection

Governance

Tools

Visio

Confluence

Markdown

Job description

We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!

Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Architect - Cloud to help design, secure, and continuously improve our global cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. You will play a key role in shaping the security architecture of our worldwide digital ecosystem, ensuring that our cloud platforms meet the highest standards of cybersecurity, compliance, resilience, and operational excellence.This role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud security, strong architectural background, the ability to produce high-quality documentation, and an innovative, open-minded mindset to drive modern cloud security solutions at scale.

What will you do?

Cloud Architecture & Security

• Design secure, scalable, and compliant architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Define and implement cloud security baselines, guardrails, landing zones, and Zero-Trust-aligned controls.
• Lead end-to-end architecture reviews for new cloud services and workloads.
• Ensure strong identity, network, workload, and data protection across cloud platforms.
• Support the development of cloud governance models, security frameworks, and reference architectures.

Security Engineering & Innovation

• Identify and evaluate new cloud security technologies, services, and approaches.
• Drive automation and standardization of cloud security capabilities.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to integrate security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps).

Risk, Compliance & Incident Support

• Assess cloud risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support compliance with global regulations.
• Provide architectural support during cloud-related security events.
• Ensure cloud workloads follow internal and external compliance requirements.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Produce high-quality architecture documentation, guidelines, patterns, and diagrams.
• Provide clear technical leadership and mentoring across global teams.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and openness.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Core Cloud Expertise

• Extensive hands‑on experience designing and securing workloads in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, Kubernetes, serverless, logging, and monitoring.

Cybersecurity Proficiency

• Deep knowledge across multiple security domains:Identity & Access ManagementNetwork Security (DMZ, segmentation, firewalls, VPN, ZTNA)Threat Detection & ResponseData Protection & Key ManagementEndpoint & Workload SecurityVulnerability management & CSPM/CWPP Secure SDLC / DevSecOpsGovernance, Risk & ComplianceArchitecture & Documentation Proven experience building reference architectures, blueprints, and operating models.Strong diagramming and documentation skills (Visio, PPT, Confluence, Markdown).Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, structured language.

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration in large, international organizations.
• Open-minded, curious, and innovative.
• Able to influence without authority and drive change.
• Comfortable presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Recommended Certifications

• Highly recommended (one or more in each cloud): Cloud Architecture Certifications AWS: Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty Azure: AZ-305, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) GCP: Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer Security Certifications CISSP, CCSP CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer GIAC Cloud (GCSA, GCPN, etc.)

What will you get?

• With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
• We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
• Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.
• Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.
• Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).
• We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.
• With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!
• From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.
• Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.
• With Career Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.
• We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.
• We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.
• You will have life insurance for your protection.
• We offer a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.
• With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.
• Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

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