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Cybersecurity Architect

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Allianz

206 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Remote (Madrid)
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in computer science, systems, cybersecurity, or similar.
  • Relevant experience (approx. 5-7 years or equivalent) in security architecture or cybersecurity.
  • Strong knowledge of IT architectures (applications, data, networks, cloud, IAM, containers).
  • Experience in threat modeling, risk management, and security by design.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, RGPD.
  • Strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and communication skills with different stakeholders.
  • High level of Spanish and English.

Nice to have

  • Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is a plus.
  • Knowledge of AI security (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, GenAI).
  • Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, FCCM, TOGAF, or business.
  • Experience in secure CI/CD, automation, and advanced analytics.
  • Experience in complex, hybrid, or multi-cloud environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Exclusive discounts on products and insurance for you and your family.
  • Opportunity to invest in Allianz shares under beneficial conditions.
  • Comprehensive well-being: compensation for meals and remote work, Wellhub, and sports activities.
  • Flexibility: hybrid work model and flexible hours.
  • Offices designed for collaboration (Barcelona and Madrid).
  • Access to continuous training and the You Learn, We Pay program.
  • Innovative tools such as our internal ChatGPT.
  • Up to 25 days of remote work from abroad.

Did you know we have additional benefits for employees with a disability and/or employees with a direct family member with a disability? In addition to free support during the certificate management process and extra time off, if you personally have a disability and provide us with proof, you will receive 1,500 € in your first salary payment.

EUR 21,000 per year

The role

What will your purpose be?
As a Security Architect, you will support business objectives as the foundation of all cybersecurity architecture, transforming strategy and risk appetite into secure, resilient designs enhanced with artificial intelligence.
You will be a key figure within the Information Security Architecture domain, with direct impact on the organization's Strategic Dialog.

What you'll do

  • Define, design, and evolve cybersecurity architectures aligned with business, technology, and threats.
  • Transform security strategy and risk appetite into robust, resilient, and scalable solutions.
  • Lead threat modeling, gap analysis, and definition of current/target state, integrating AI capabilities as an accelerator.
  • Establish and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and deliverables as strategic assets of the domain.
  • Design security roadmaps for cloud and on-premises environments (e.g., Zero Trust, SABSA, TOGAF).
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and ensure their secure adoption, including GenAI and autonomous systems.
  • Oversee automated or AI-based security solutions, validating outcomes and managing emerging risks.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business and IT, translating technical and risk needs into understandable language.
  • Collaborate with enterprise, solution, and product architectures to ensure consistency and overarching security.
  • Drive continuous improvement, security culture, and AI literacy within the organization.
  • Coordinate governance, compliance, privacy, and third-party risk management initiatives.

How you'll work

102055 | Data & AI | Professional / Senior | Non-Executive | Allianz Spain | Full reference | Indefinite

full-time

hybrid

Hiring process

1 interview

  • Recruiters usually contact you within two weeks of applying.
  • Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
  • Recruiter contact within two weeks of applying.

About Allianz

Allianz is a global financial services giant and one of the world's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance and asset management products to individuals and businesses. With over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries, Allianz is a category-defining leader in the insurance industry, known for its strong brand and financial stability.

In Spain, Allianz operates through several entities, including Allianz Seguros, Allianz Direct, and a joint venture with BBVA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a major employer in the Spanish insurance market, offering roles in areas such as underwriting, claims, IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. For international professionals, Allianz Spain provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring English or German, and offers competitive benefits and career development programs.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1890
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Allianz Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant IT and digital hub in Barcelona.
  • Many roles in Spain require German or English, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Allianz is known for its strong focus on digital transformation, with many opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • The company offers competitive relocation support and international career mobility within the Allianz group.
  • Allianz has a joint venture with BBVA in Spain, creating a unique bancassurance environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and everyday challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: putting our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. If you are as driven as we are, this sense of purpose connects us and creates an environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

At Allianz, we believe in the power of inclusive growth: we act ethically, respect all individuals, and encourage diverse perspectives so we can build a better world for our employees and the communities we serve.

INFORMATION SECURITY / P&R(2181001355)

Additional information

Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of race, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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