Enterprise IT Architect - Hybrid Cloud, Security

CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific is seeking an experienced IT architect to design and govern enterprise solutions across hybrid environments. You will lead architectural sessions and work with business and IT stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable systems.

The role requires 7+ years in IT architecture, cloud experience (Azure/AWS), and strong governance know‑how. Hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture or related roles.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of integration patterns including APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of security architecture principles and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical leadership and influencing architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards and guidelines.
• Design end‑to‑end technology solutions integrating applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Lead architectural design sessions and provide guidance across project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, PMs, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on adoption strategies.
• Define integration patterns for hybrid environments (on‑premise and cloud).
• Analyze and optimize system performance, scalability, and availability.
• Support monitoring, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Incorporate cybersecurity principles into architecture and data privacy standards.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Security architecture

DevOps

CI/CD

Enterprise integration

TOGAF

CISSP

ITIL

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

AWS

ESB

Microservices

Job description

CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific is seeking an experienced IT architect to design and govern enterprise solutions across hybrid environments. You will lead architectural sessions and work with business and IT stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable systems.

The role requires 7+ years in IT architecture, cloud experience (Azure/AWS), and strong governance know‑how. Hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.