Hybrid Enterprise Security Architect: PQC & Data Protection

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a highly technical security architect to lead PQC readiness and modernize enterprise Data Security across the organization. You will influence large-scale technology decisions, validate vendor claims, and drive practical security outcomes across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

The role demands hands-on expertise in cryptography, PKI, and data protection, with strong leadership and collaboration skills to guide governance and implementation efforts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of working experience in Security domain; minimum 5 years in architecture capacity
• 5+ years of experience of working in or providing IT services to a large enterprise
• Strong understanding of core cryptography concepts (encryption, key exchange, hashing, digital signatures) and PKI architectures
• Clear understanding of Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) concepts and crypto‑agility principles
• Experience with data protection architectures for data at rest and in transit
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST) and IT infrastructure management

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures related Data Security across Novartis businesses
• Design security measures and Data Security architecture for the IT landscape
• Technical lead for PQC readiness program
• Support standards and controls related to Data Security and recommend IT strategies
• Identify design problems within the Data Security domain
• Evolve Data Security solutions from evaluation to implementation and support operations
• Audit security policies and procedures
• Communicate with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop architecture diagrams and documentation for Data Security processes
• Research and evaluate new Data Security technologies and guide implementation

Skills

PQC concepts

PKI

Data Protection

Digital Workspace

Network Security

Identity and Access Management

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Enterprise Architecture (EA)

Solution Architecture

Influencing Skills

IT Governance

Change Management

Business Architecture

Business Value Creation

Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Novartis is seeking a highly technical security architect to lead PQC readiness and modernize enterprise Data Security across the organization. You will influence large-scale technology decisions, validate vendor claims, and drive practical security outcomes across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

The role demands hands-on expertise in cryptography, PKI, and data protection, with strong leadership and collaboration skills to guide governance and implementation efforts.