Security Architect (Information Technology/Software)

Black Pen Recruitment; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pen Recruitment seeks an experienced Security Architect to join the Development team on-site in Strasbourg. You will design secure IT architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments and ensure compliance with security policies and SDLC practices.

The role requires 8+ years in software security, strong English, and expertise in Security by Design and Zero Trust architectures, with collaboration across stakeholder teams to deliver secure IT solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT or related discipline and 8+ years in software security.
• Experience defining security, privacy, and continuity requirements.
• Strong knowledge of security by design and Zero Trust principles.
• Proven ability to design secure IT architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design secure IT architectures aligned with security requirements.
• Define security, business continuity, and privacy requirements.
• Apply Security by Design and Zero Trust principles across environments.
• Produce security architecture documentation and guidelines.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure secure, resilient IT solutions.

Skills

Security architecture

Security by Design

Zero Trust

Cloud security

SDLC security

Risk assessment

English fluency

Education

University degree in IT or related field

Job description

Security Architect (Information Technology/Software)

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

Role Overview

Our client currently has a vacancy for a Security Architect in English, to offer his/her services as an expert who will be based in Strasbourg, France. The work will be carried out either in the company’s premises or on site at customer premises. In the context of the first assignment, the successful candidate will be integrated in the Development team of the company that will closely cooperate with a major client’s IT team on site.

Job type: Contract

Workplace: Onsite

Please note that we can consider only EU candidates for this position due to security clearance.

Requirements

• University degree in IT or relevant discipline, combined with minimum 8 years of professional experience in software systems security, cybersecurity and information security practices;
• Experience in analysing business, user and cybersecurity requirements;
• Experience in defining security, business continuity, and privacy requirements;
• Experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity controls and solutions;
• Experience in designing secure IT architectures and developing architectural and functional specifications;
• Experience with security architecture reference models and secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices;
• Experience in cloud security technologies and on-premises security architectures;
• Experience in integrating security solutions and ensuring architectural resilience and business continuity;
• Experience in selecting appropriate security specifications, procedures, and controls;
• Excellent knowledge of Security by Design, Privacy by Design, Secure by Default and Zero Trust Architecture principles;
• Knowledge of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and data protection principles;
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications and knowledge of industry best practices would be preferred;
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Designed and developed secure IT architectures aligned with organisational strategies and security requirements;
• Defined security, business continuity, and privacy requirements for IT systems and applications;
• Applied Security by Design, Privacy by Design, and Zero Trust principles;
• Designed security architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments;
• Assessed security requirements for networks, applications, endpoints, mobile devices, and data centres;
• Produced security architecture documentation, technical specifications, and design guidelines;
• Presented security architecture designs and recommendations to stakeholders;
• Integrated security controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC);
• Coordinated the development, integration, and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions;
• Conducted security assessments, architecture reviews, and risk evaluations;
• Ensured compliance with security policies, standards, and certification requirements;
• Evaluated the impact of security solutions on system performance and architecture;
• Adapted security architectures to emerging threats and evolving business needs;
• Identified and resolved security vulnerabilities and architecture-related issues;
• Collaborated with technical teams to ensure secure and resilient IT solutions.