Senior Software Security Architect

Vector Synergy; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect in Warsaw to lead secure architecture design and governance. You will develop security-centric architectures, produce comprehensive documentation, and present architectures to stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience and multiple certifications, with collaboration across teams to ensure secure SDLC practices. You will guide implementers, adapt to emerging threats, and oversee integration of security solutions across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent English, CEFR B2 or higher.
• Extensive IT security-related experience.
• Proven ability to design secure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures aligned with business goals.
• Develop the cybersecurity architecture to meet privacy needs.
• Produce architectural docs and specifications.
• Present high-level security concepts to stakeholders.
• Establish secure dev environment across systems and services.
• Lead integration and maintenance of cybersecurity components.
• Analyze and evaluate the organisation’s cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure security reviews verify solution architectures.
• Collaborate with security teams and IT to apply security principles.
• Adapt architecture to emerging threats and evolving tech.

Skills

IT experience (10 years)

Project experience (8 years)

English (CEFR B2)

Education

Master's Degree

CISSP

CISA

TOGAF Foundation

Job description

• Minimum level of education: Master's Degree
• Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2;
• Minimum IT relevant professional experience: 10 years;
• Minimum project experience relevant to the profile or at a similar position: 8 years;
• Knowledge of secure development lifecycle;
• Knowledge of security architecture reference models and security solutions;
• Knowledge of the latest technologies and solutions;
• Knowledge of the latest cybersecurity trends;
• Ability to understand organizational mission, business objectives, and associated 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 by design, privacy by design, and secure default 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 needs and budget;
• Ability to select appropriate specifications, procedures, and controls, including cryptographic models and 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;
• Mastery of SharePoint and SharePoint platform-specific tools;
• Expert in cybersecurity related to development and application architecture;
• Exceptional collaborative skills;
• Versatility across technologies and platforms.

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;
• CISSP-ISSAP ((ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Architecture Professional);
• CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT);
• CRISC (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);

Duties/role:

• Designing and proposing secure architecture to implement the organisation’s strategy;
• Developing the 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 cybersecurity specifications are met;
• Analysing and evaluating the cybersecurity of the organisation’s architecture;
• Assuring the security of solution architectures through security reviews;
• Collaborating with key security personnel and other teams in applying security principles within 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.