Cyber Security Architect Lead - Hybrid Remote 2x/wk

MSC Cruises; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity award

Health Insurance

Learning opportunities

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & Partnerships within MSC

Job summary

MSC Cruises is seeking a Cyber Security Architect Lead to guide security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, and applications. You will partner with developers and operations to embed security-by-design, lead a team of security architects, and manage external partners to keep our environment secure, compliant, and resilient.

You will shape security strategies, review architectures, and drive risk-based decisions, while mentoring talent and collaborating with stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science or engineering, cyber security, or a related qualification.
• 4+ years' experience in cyber security architecture roles (infrastructure, cloud, and applications).
• Knowledge of the design and implementation of security solutions and architectures.
• Understanding of cloud security, IAM implementations in multiple IdP environments, Zero Trust principles, and modern cloud security architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of computer networking principles.
• Knowledge of security architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP).
• Understanding of risk management fundamentals in cyber security.
• Certifications in cloud and cyber security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) are an advantage.
• Experience with cloud development and automation: IaC, CI/CD, microservices, containers.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain security architecture frameworks and practices per security strategy and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security architects and specialists.
• Review and approve security-focused solution architectures.
• Design and implement security solutions for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security-by-design principles.
• Integrate security into SDLC and promote best practices.
• Review and implement IAM solutions for application integrations.
• Perform security testing, assessments, and threat modelling.
• Assess risks and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support vendor selection aligned with cyber security roadmap objectives.

Skills

Cyber security arch

Cloud security

IAM

Zero Trust

Networking

Security frameworks

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

MSC Cruises is seeking a Cyber Security Architect Lead to guide security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, and applications. You will partner with developers and operations to embed security-by-design, lead a team of security architects, and manage external partners to keep our environment secure, compliant, and resilient.

You will shape security strategies, review architectures, and drive risk-based decisions, while mentoring talent and collaborating with stakeholders across the