Security Architect

Summary

Join Trustonic as a Security Architect, reporting to the Chief Product Development Officer. You will be the main point of contact for all security-related matters for our Telecoms Platform SaaS platform and Android application. Responsibilities include developing and enhancing security architecture strategies, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership, defining and enforcing security standards, and designing and implementing secure architecture solutions for cloud and identity platforms. You will lead the evaluation and integration of security technologies, oversee the secure design of business-critical systems, and ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements. You will also conduct architecture reviews, partner with other teams, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role requires deep understanding of cloud security principles and 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of cloud security principles, zero trust architecture, and modern clouds infrastructure
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on security architecture
• Proven experience in designing and implementing secure enterprise architectures
• Expertise in security frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native security tools and practices
• Familiarity with IAM, PAM, EDR, CNAPP, Android, iOS and other security domains
• Hands-on experience with threat modelling, risk assessment, and secure SDLC practices
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
• Proven track record of managing teams and driving organisational change
• Fluent in English and Spanish (Mandatory Requirement)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for all security related matters for our Telecoms Platform SaaS platform and Android application
• Collaborate to develop or enhance a comprehensive security architecture strategy and review internal operating procedures
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on emerging threats and evolving security technologies
• Define and enforce security architecture standards, frameworks and best practices in partnership with Platform or Application Architecture and Engineering teams
• Design and implement secure architecture solutions for cloud (AWS) and identity platforms, containers and applications, in partnership with other Architects and Infrastructure teams
• Lead the evaluation and integration of security technologies, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance
• Oversee the secure design of business-critical systems, including endpoints, applications, identity, networks, and data platforms
• Ensure alignment of security architecture with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST)
• Establish governance processes to maintain consistency across security architecture initiatives
• Represent Info Sec posture in external technical discussions and customer meetings
• Serve as technical SME in customer meetings to address any questions around security controls or concerns
• Conduct architecture reviews to identify gaps and propose risk mitigation strategies
• Partner with architects from engineering, cloud operations, identity engineers to ensure security is embedded in all projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with threat intelligence and SOC teams to ensure architectures defend against evolving attack vectors
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the organisation
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving threat landscapes
• Lead efforts to innovate and improve security processes, tools, and architectures
• Develop and report on metrics to measure the effectiveness of security architecture initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Security certifications
• Experience working for complying with one or more security standards and certifications such ISO 27001, ISO 20243, NIST, Federal standards etc
• Portuguese
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, prioritising relationships, and team development
• Expertise in owning and scaling support operations with process development, escalation protocols, communication tools, and ticketing systems
• Proficient in analysing support data to support hypotheses and deliver on action plans
• Strong leadership skills, personal drive, and ability to see projects through to execution in a corporate environment
• Celebrates wins, encourages autonomy, ownership, and transparency

Benefits

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