Senior Security Solutions Architect – Data and Network Protection

ITDS; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ITDS in Kraków is seeking a Senior Security Solutions Architect – Data and Network Protection. The hybrid role offers up to 4 days remote, working to design and deliver advanced security architectures to safeguard data integrity and network resilience.

You will lead architecture delivery, collaborate with IT teams, and drive security best practices across large-scale transformations. English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or data protection.
• Proven security architecture design for data and network protection.
• Hands-on experience delivering architecture outcomes in large-scale IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Produce end-to-end security solution designs aligned with reference architectures.
• Publish design decisions, options, deviations, and risk assessments for clarity.
• Present designs to technical authorities and secure approvals.
• Identify and mitigate risks from architectural decisions.
• Provide technical leadership across projects and teams.
• Manage technical and project risks and escalate where needed.
• Act as a cybersecurity SME across IT teams on large transformations.

Skills

Security architecture

Data protection

Endpoint protection

Network security

IT transformation

Jira

Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Unleash the future of cybersecurity — shape resilient data and network protection solutions! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 4 days remote). As a Senior Security Solutions Architect – Data and Network Protection, you will be working for our client, a leader in cybersecurity innovation. In this pivotal role, you will design and deliver advanced security architecture solutions to safeguard data integrity and network resilience. Join a team committed to setting new standards in protecting digital assets across complex environments, fueling your career growth in a dynamic field!

Your main responsibilities

• Produce, manage, and update comprehensive end-to-end security solution designs aligned with reference architecture and business needs.
• Articulate and publish key design decision records, including options, deviations, and risk assessments, to ensure clarity and transparency.
• Present design solutions at technical authorities, integrating feedback and securing approvals.
• Identify, record, and mitigate technical risks or issues stemming from architectural decisions.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding projects and teams on best practices and innovative security approaches.
• Manage technical and project risks effectively, escalating issues as needed.
• Act as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), collaborating across IT teams on large-scale transformation initiatives.

You're ideal for this role if you have

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in security architecture design for data and network security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint protection, network security, and data safeguarding techniques.
• Hands-on experience delivering architectural outcomes in large-scale IT transformation programs.
• Proficiency with Jira for project and task management.
• Proficiency with Confluence for documentation purposes.

It is a strong plus if you have (optional)

• Experience with Zscaler, Proofpoint, BizzDesign, Archi, or UML visualization tools for high-level design documentation.

Language required for the role

• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Eligibility for the role

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.