Security Architect

Nebius Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth & learning

Flexible work attitude

Job summary

Nebius Group is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the Cyber Security organization, based in Amsterdam with potential office work. You will design and implement secure architectures across corporate networks and cloud environments, aligning with standard security practices and risk-based design.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in network and cloud security, collaborates with IT, DevOps and Engineering, and will drive secure and scalable implementations across hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience designing secure cloud architectures and networks.
• Ability to work with IT, DevOps and engineering teams to drive secure implementations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and IAM controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures across cloud and on-prem networks.
• Define security standards and reference architectures aligned with requirements.
• Review architecture and designs for new systems and changes.
• Develop secure cloud architectures including IAM, networking, and workload protection.
• Implement controls for firewalls, ZTNA, proxies, and NAC.
• Collaborate with SOC, IAM, and Engineering to improve security posture.
• Support security architecture initiatives and risk assessments.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security

Zero Trust

Risk-based design

Hybrid environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CISSP or CCSP certification

Tools

Wiz

Entra ID / Azure AD

NAC / Firewalls / VPN

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Nebius is looking for an experienced Security Architect to join the Cyber Security organization, reporting to the Security Architect Manager.

• Tel Aviv, Israel
• You're welcome to work in our offices in Amsterdam.

This role focuses on designing and implementing secure architectures across corporate networks and cloud environments. You will play a key role in defining secure solutions, reviewing system designs, and ensuring security is embedded across enterprise infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in network and cloud security, along with the ability to work closely with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Engineering teams to drive secure and scalable implementations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and implement secure architectures across corporate networks, cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.
• Define and maintain security standards, guidelines, and reference architectures aligned with organizational requirements.
• Review and approve architecture and design of new systems, infrastructure, and network changes.
• Design and support secure enterprise network architectures, including segmentation, Zero Trust, and remote access solutions.
• Define and implement controls for firewalls, ZTNA, proxies, and network access control (NAC).
• Design secure cloud architectures including IAM, networking, and workload protection.
• Ensure proper implementation of cloud security controls such as segmentation, encryption, and monitoring.
• Define and support identity and access management controls, including SSO, MFA, and privileged access.
• Contribute to endpoint security architecture, including EDR/XDR and device hardening standards.
• Identify security risks and architectural gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and security design discussions.
• Collaborate with SOC, Vulnerability Management, IT, and Engineering teams to improve overall security posture.
• Support implementation of security architecture initiatives and improvements across the organization.

We expect you to have:

• 5+ years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on cloud security, networks, and/or SDLC
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud security best practices.
• Strong hands-on experience in enterprise network security (firewalls, segmentation, VPN, proxies, NAC, etc.).
• Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), Active Directory / Entra ID, and access control models.
• Experience working in hybrid environments (on-premise + cloud).
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and risk-based design.
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools (e.g., Wiz).
• Experience with enterprise identity platforms (Entra ID / Azure AD, Okta, etc.).
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, etc.).
• Experience in SaaS, cloud-native, or enterprise-scale environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• BSc in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.