Cloud Security Architect - AWS (m / f / d)

We are BASF in agriculture, and everything we do is driven by our love of farming. Our solutions are purpose-designed for various crop systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools, and sustainability initiatives. We aim to deliver optimal outcomes for farmers, growers, and stakeholders along the value chain, striving to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers, and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Digital Farming provides actionable, field-specific advice to farmers, advisors, and business partners worldwide through our xarvio products. We develop digital solutions for crop management, including xarvio FieldManager, xarvio HealthyFields, ONE SmartSpray, and Horta.

• As a Senior Cloud Security Architect, you will be responsible for establishing, standardizing, and maintaining enterprise-wide cloud security architecture across our AWS infrastructure.
• You will develop and implement scalable blueprint solutions that serve as the foundation for our products and services, ensuring consistent security standards and operational excellence.
• You will conduct security assessments and audits in collaboration with external partners, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks through threat modeling and incident response planning.
• Designing and maintaining comprehensive cloud security blueprint solutions that set the organizational standard is part of your role.
• You will establish architectural patterns and reference implementations to enable teams to deploy secure cloud infrastructure rapidly.
• You will create and maintain security architecture decision trees and implementation guides for common use cases, driving standardization of security controls across the enterprise cloud environment.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, focusing on AWS services.
• Extensive experience in cloud security architecture and creating security blueprint solutions.
• A strong background in enterprise-wide security frameworks, networking, cloud security services, identity management, and encryption technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, security automation, and relevant certifications (AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for developing and implementing your ideas (e.g., Women in Business).
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Location-specific health services (e.g., medical check-ups, flu vaccinations).
• 30 days of vacation, with options for special leave and sabbaticals.
• Mobile working options in Germany.
• Flexible working arrangements (e.g., part-time, job sharing).
• Free Deutschlandticket and attractive leasing options for your personal job bike.
• Subsidies for moving costs, parking, and lunch.

HOW TO REACH US

Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition) at [email protected], Tel.: +49 30 2005-56730, will be happy to answer your questions about this position.

You can also contact our recruiting team.

ABOUT US

First information about our application process can be found here.

Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, powered by BASF, is leading the digital transformation in agriculture, optimizing crop production with innovative digital products based on a leading crop model platform. Our products, FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS, are used by farmers worldwide. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is as innovative as our products: we have a global network, adopt agile methodologies, and foster a start-up atmosphere. Join our team! Learn more about xarvio or visit our social media channels.

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