Security Architect

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, applications, data, networks and enterprise platforms.

You’ll embed Security by Design across strategic transformation programmes, helping the organisation innovate confidently while managing risk.

Extensive experience in security architecture, cloud security, IAM, data protection, threat modelling and security risk assessments is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Security Architecture or Security Design.
• Strong expertise across cloud security (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), IAM, application security, network security and data protection.
• Proven ability to conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Experience designing secure enterprise-scale solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A pragmatic approach that balances security, risk and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures across cloud, application, infrastructure and data environments.
• Lead threat modelling, security reviews and risk assessments for major projects.
• Advise on cloud security, IAM, API security, network security and data protection.
• Influence technology decisions and ensure security is embedded from concept to delivery.
• Present security recommendations and risk-based solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Champion modern security practices, standards and governance across the organisation.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM

Application Security

Network Security

Data Protection

Threat Modelling

Security Risk Assessments

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Job description

Leading Global Solutions Provider requires a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, applications, data, networks and enterprise platforms.

This is a high-impact role where you'll work with senior business and technology leaders to embed Security by Design across strategic transformation programmes, helping the organisation innovate confidently while managing risk effectively.

What You'll Do

• Design secure architectures across cloud, application, infrastructure and data environments.
• Lead threat modelling, security reviews and risk assessments for major projects.
• Advise on cloud security, IAM, API security, network security and data protection.
• Influence technology decisions and ensure security is embedded from concept to delivery.
• Present security recommendations and risk-based solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Champion modern security practices, standards and governance across the organisation.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in Security Architecture or Security Design.
• Strong expertise across cloud security (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), IAM, application security, network security and data protection.
• Proven ability to conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Experience designing secure enterprise-scale solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A pragmatic approach that balances security, risk and business outcomes.

Desirable

• Financial Services or other highly regulated industries.
• Zero Trust, DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures.
• AI/ML security and emerging technology risks.
• CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, AWS Security or Azure Security certifications.