Software Security Architect

Vector Synergy; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy in Warsaw, Poland seeks an experienced cybersecurity architect to design and lead secure architectures. The role requires 10+ years in IT with a focus on security, 8+ years in relevant projects, and multiple certifications.

You will guide security by design concepts, document architectures, and collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs. Responsibilities include architecture development, governance, and ensuring secure lifecycle practices across projects.

Qualifications

• B2 English proficiency or higher.
• IT experience of 10+ years with security focus.
• 8+ years in projects relevant to cybersecurity architecture.
• At least 4 recognized security certifications.
• Knowledge of secure development lifecycle and security architecture models.
• Ability to design cybersecurity systems based on security by design and privacy by design.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture aligning with organisational strategy.
• Develop cybersecurity architecture addressing security and privacy requirements.
• Produce architectural documentation and specifications.
• Present high-level security architecture to stakeholders.
• Lead development, integration and maintenance of cybersecurity components.
• Evaluate and improve security of the organisation's architecture.
• Collaborate with security personnel and other teams to apply security principles.
• Assess impact of cybersecurity solutions on design and performance.
• Adapt security architecture to emerging threats.

Skills

Security architecture

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder communication

Security by design

Education

ICT-related degree not mandatory

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

• 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;
• 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);
• Equivalent internationally recognized certifications accepted by the Contracting Authority;
• 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 .

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Deadline For Application

29/09 /2026

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

• Minimum level of education: Level 7;
• ICT relevant degree is not mandatory;
• 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;
• 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 Defense Architect);
• 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);
• GPPA (GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst);
• Equivalent internationally recognized certifications accepted by the Contracting Authority;
• 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 .

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.

Additional information

VECTOR SYNERGY sp. z o.o., ul. Marcelińska 90, 60-324 Poznań, NIP PL7811857270, REGON 301575740, KRS: 0000369575
Rejestr Przedsiębiorców KRS prowadzony przez Sąd Rejonowy Poznań – Nowe Miasto i Wilda w Poznaniu, VIII Wydział Gospodarczy KRS, kapitał zakładowy wynosi: 73.852,80 złotych wpłacony w całości, TEL [phone], FAX [phone], www.vectorsynergy.com , [e-mail]