Cloud Security Architect (m / f / d) - Projektmanagement, System Engineering / Admin, IT-Securi[...]

We are BASF in agriculture, driven by our love for farming. We connect seeds, traits, crop protection products, digital tools, and sustainability initiatives to deliver optimal outcomes for farmers, growers, and stakeholders along the value chain. Our goal is to build a sustainable future for agriculture by fostering innovation, customer engagement, and societal impact. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Responsibilities

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 across platforms such as xarvio FieldManager, xarvio HealthyFields, ONE SmartSpray, and Horta.

• As a Senior Cloud Security Architect, you will be the primary authority 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.
• Design and maintain comprehensive cloud security blueprint solutions that set the organizational standard for all products and services.
• Establish architectural patterns and reference implementations to enable teams to deploy secure cloud infrastructure rapidly.
• Create and maintain security architecture decision trees and implementation guides for common use cases, driving standardization of security controls across the enterprise cloud environment.

Qualifications

• 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, with expertise in AWS and security blueprint solutions.
• Strong background in developing enterprise security frameworks, with knowledge of networking, cloud security services, identity management, and encryption technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, security automation, and relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty and CISSP.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities through groups like Women in Business.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Location-specific health services, including medical check-ups and flu vaccinations.
• 30 days of vacation, with options for special leave and sabbaticals.
• Mobile working in Germany.
• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time and job sharing.
• Free Deutschlandticket and leasing options for a personal job bike.
• Subsidies for moving costs, parking, and meals.

About Us

For questions about the application process or the position, contact Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition) at [email protected], Tel: +49 30 2005-56730.

Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, powered by BASF, leads the digital transformation in agriculture by optimizing crop production. Our digital products, based on a leading crop model platform, provide independent, field-zone-specific agronomic advice to help farmers produce crops efficiently and sustainably. Our xarvio products, FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS, are used globally. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is innovative, with a global network and an agile, start-up atmosphere. Join us! Learn more about xarvio or follow us on social media.

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

We rely on innovative solutions, sustainable actions, and connected thinking — and on you. Join our team and help shape the future in a diverse, inclusive environment that values gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, and beliefs.