Security Domain Architect

Deloitte Netherlands; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Netherlands is seeking a Security Domain Architect to design and operationalize secure IT architectures that enable business innovation while reducing risk. You will perform security architecture reviews, conduct threat-led assessments, and design end-to-end security solutions across cloud, infrastructure, and application security patterns.

With 5+ years in security/IT architecture and relevant certifications, you will translate security requirements into implementable designs, advise

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security architecture or extended IT architecture role.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Certifications in architecture or security (eg. TOGAF, CISM, CISA, CISSP, CRISC).
• EU resident or NL-based due to relocation/visa constraints.
• Strong ability to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform security architecture reviews during project delivery and security solution reviews.
• Conduct threat-led architecture assessments and provide cloud/security guidance to teams.
• Design end-to-end security solutions balancing risk, compliance and efficiency.
• Assess third-party/service-provider architectures for security compliance.
• Present assessments and recommendations to governance bodies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, security and business units to embed security into BAU.
• Optimize cost-effectiveness of security controls and architectures.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge to build security capability.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Solution design

Third-party assessment

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

TOGAF

CISM

CISA

CISSP

CRISC

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

Cloud Security Alliance CCSK

Job description

You are responsible for designing and operationalizing secure, compliant IT architectures that enable business innovation while reducing risk. As a Security Domain Architect at Deloitte.

• Perform security architecture reviews during project delivery and security solution review initiatives, translating security requirements into implementable technical designs
• Conduct threat‑led architecture assessments and provide clear cloud/security guidance to technical teams and stakeholders.
• Design end‑to‑end security solutions that balance risk reduction, compliance and operational efficiency, including cloud, infrastructure hardening and application security patterns.
• Assess third‑party and service‑provider architectures for compliance with security standards and advise on remediation.
• Present architecture assessments, security posture and recommendations to technical, risk and business stakeholders; represent security architecture in governance bodies as needed.
• Collaborate with IT, security and business units to embed security into BAU and support cross‑functional technical projects and IT architecture requests.
• Optimise cost‑effectiveness of security controls and architecture decisions.
• Enable capability building through hands‑on knowledge transfer, mentoring and technical acumen.

You communicate complex security and architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. You think at technical tactical level while remaining pragmatic about implementation constraints. You are naturally curious about emerging threats and security technologies. You collaborate effectively across silos and build trust with diverse stakeholders. Above all, you dare to be yourself—the true you with your strengths and personality. Furthermore, as a Security Domain Architect, you have:

• 5+ years in security architecture or extended IT architecture role
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant certifications demonstrating architecture and security expertise, such as:
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• CISM, CISA, CISSP, or CRISC
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Solutions Architect
• Cloud Security Alliance CCSK or equivalent

For this position, candidates must be an EU resident or live in The Netherlands, since we do not offer relocation budget and/or visa support.

As a Security Domain Architect at Deloitte, you will have the opportunity to:

• Grow your leadership skills by working on various initiatives and learning from industry experts
• Contribute to developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Work with a diverse and passionate team
• Think creatively and drive strategic impact across the organisation
• Build expertise in cutting‑edge security frameworks and technologies