Cybersecurity Architect

Vector Synergy; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy is seeking a skilled cybersecurity architect to design and implement secure architectures in Warsaw, Poland. Candidates must have over a decade of relevant experience and at least four security certifications, such as CISSP or CISM. Responsibilities include developing cybersecurity strategies, evaluating architecture, and ensuring compliance with best practices.

This role requires advanced knowledge of various cybersecurity standards and the ability to lead integration efforts across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar position.
• At least 4 relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture for organizational strategy.
• Lead development of cybersecurity components.
• Evaluate the organization's cybersecurity architecture.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity recommendations and best practices

Knowledge of secure development lifecycle

Knowledge of cybersecurity trends

Ability to propose cybersecurity architectures based on stakeholders' needs

Ability to communicate with implementers

Education

Level 7 education

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CISM

Job description

Overview

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Security Clearance: EU Restricted

Deadline For Application: 17/07/2026

Duties/Role

• Designing and proposing secure architecture to implement the organisation’s strategy;
• Developing organisation’s cybersecurity architecture to address security and privacy requirements;
• Producing architectural documentation and specifications;
• Presenting high-level security architecture to stakeholders;
• Establishing a secure environment during the development life-cycle of systems, services, and/or products;
• Leading the development, integration and maintenance of cybersecurity components ensuring the cybersecurity specifications are met;
• Analysing and evaluating the cybersecurity of the organisation’s architecture;
• Assuring the security of the solution architectures through security reviews;
• Collaborating with key security personnel and other teams in applying the security principles in the architecture;
• Evaluating the impact of cybersecurity solutions on the design and performance of the organisation’s architecture;
• Adapting the organisation’s security architecture to emerging threats;
• Assessing the implemented architecture to maintain an appropriate level of security;
• Performing market evaluation to identify appropriate solutions to business requirements;
• Evaluating security solutions through proof of concepts;
• Designing solutions including service aspects (cf. ITIL Service design activities);
• Contributing to the definition of the security architectural blueprint;
• Integrating new solutions with existing framework based on a security architectural blueprint;
• Transitioning solutions to teams in charge of daily operations;
• Balancing technological opportunities with business processes requirements;
• Maintaining a holistic view of the organisation’s strategy, processes, information and ICT assets;
• Linking the business mission, strategy and processes to the ICT and Cyber Defence strategies;
• Aligning Cyber Security strategy and planning with the organisation’s business goals;
• Streamlining business processes, functions, procedures and workflows and applying a consistent implementation approach;
• Recommending resolutions and improvements;
• Ensuring that technical solutions, procedures and models for development are up-to-date and comply with standards;
• Watching technology development and integrating into new solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of education - Level 7
• Minimum English language skills (CEFR) - C1
• Minimum 10 years of IT relevant professional experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience at similar position
• At least 4 certifications among:
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • SABSA Chartered Security Architect - Foundation Certificate (SCF)
  • TOGAF Foundation
  • CNDA (EC-Council Certified Network Defence Architect)
  • CISSP-ISSAP ((ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
  • CGEIT (ISACA Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)
  • CRISC (ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
  • SCPA (SABSA Certified Security Architecture Design & Development Practitioner)
  • SCMA (SABSA Certified Security Architecture Design & Development Specialist)
  • TOGAF Certified
  • GSNA (GIAC Certified Systems and Network Auditor)
  • GCCC (GIAC Certified Critical Controls)
  • GPPA (GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst)
  • Equivalent certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting EU-I)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity recommendations and best practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards, methodologies and frameworks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity-related requirements analysis
• Knowledge of secure development lifecycle
• Knowledge of security architecture reference models
• Knowledge of cybersecurity-related technologies
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and solutions
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats
• Knowledge of cybersecurity trends
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and legislative compliance requirements, recommendations and best practices
• Knowledge of legacy cybersecurity procedures
• Knowledge of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PET)
• Understanding of organisation’s mission and business objectives risks
• Ability to conduct user and business requirements analysis
• Ability to draw architectural and functional specifications
• Ability to design cybersecurity systems and architectures based on security and privacy by design and by defaults principles
• Ability to guide and communicate with implementers and IT personnel
• Ability to report, communicate and present to stakeholders
• Ability to propose cybersecurity architectures based on stakeholder’s needs and budget
• Ability to select appropriate specifications, procedures, and controls (e.g. on Cryptographic models, access control techniques)
• Ability to build resilience against points of failure across the architecture
• Ability to provide technological design leadership
• Ability to lead the integration of security solutions