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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Arrasate / Mondragón
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- Basque
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan







Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 4 years of experience in security architecture, participating in the design and implementation of solutions within complex technological environments.
- Experience in S-SDLC, IAM, and the selection, implementation, or integration of security tools.
- A solid technical foundation in network security, cloud, secure development, authentication protocols, and cryptography.
- Ability to identify and evaluate security risks, translate them into technical requirements, and propose mitigation measures.
- Understanding of the main risks linked to generative and agentic AI, especially regarding identity, data, permissions, applications, and models.
- University degree in Engineering or a STEM qualification.
- High level of Basque and English.
- Availability to work in a hybrid modality, with attendance approximately two days per week in Arrasate-Mondragón.
Nice to have
- Experience in the financial sector or in regulated environments, especially with frameworks such as DORA or NIS2.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem: Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Sentinel, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Experience in generative AI security: guardrails, AI gateways, AISPM, DSPM, and protection of RAG applications and AI agents.
- Knowledge of threat modeling, using methodologies or frameworks such as STRIDE or MITRE ATLAS.
- Experience with DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and security control automation.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, CIAM, AZ-500, SC-100, ISACA AAISM, IAPP AIGP, or ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A security architecture project with real impact in the financial sector, where AI plays a central role.
- The opportunity to participate in defining the security of new use cases based on copilots, GenAI, and autonomous agents.
- Collaboration with specialists in AI Security Architecture, Offensive AI, Agentic Security, and DevSecAIOps.
- A work environment based on teamwork, mutual support, and participation.
- Training adapted to accompany your development throughout your professional career and opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- Flexibility and measures oriented towards work-life balance.
- Access to health and wellness initiatives, Lagun Aro medical plan, and special conditions on banking products and insurance.
- An inclusive, respectful environment committed to equal opportunities.
- Salary determined by the market and your experience 🤑
- Flexible schedule 35 Hours / Week 😎
- Hibrid work model 🌍
- Flexible compensation (restaurant, transport, and childcare) ✌
- Fully free health insurance, with a co-payment for dental services 🚑
- Individual budget for training or equipment and free Microsoft certifications 📚
- English lessons 🗽
- Birthday day off 🌴🥳
- Monthly bonus for electricity and Internet expenses at home 💻
- Discount on gym plan and sports activities 🔝
- Plain Camp (annual team-building event) 🎪
- Extra perks: events attendance and speakers, welcome pack, baby basket, Christmas basket, discount portal for employees ➕ The pleasure of always working with the latest technological tools!
The role
We are looking to bring a Security Architect specialized in AI & Cloud into the Cybersecurity team at Plain Concepts to decide how a financial entity will be protected.
Your mission will be to design, build, and supervise security solutions from an architectural perspective, defining what it means for a new system or use case to be secure before it reaches production.
You will have a key role in protecting technological infrastructure, working on networks, cloud, systems, applications, and artificial intelligence environments. You will participate in strategic projects, collaborate with internal teams and specialized providers, and maintain a deep technical vision of the implemented solutions.
What you'll do
- Security architecture: you will define reference architectures and security requirements for networks, cloud, systems, and applications, applying Security by Design and Zero Trust principles.
- Security for AI: you will design secure patterns for copilots, RAG solutions, AI agents, and MCP servers, addressing risks such as "prompt injection", information leakage, unauthorized access, and excessive agent permissions.
- Identity and access: you will design and integrate IAM and CIAM solutions, including non-human identities, service accounts, and identities associated with AI agents.
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle: you will integrate security throughout the entire development cycle, adapting the S-SDLC to environments where part of the code may be AI-generated or AI-assisted.
- Solution selection and implementation: you will identify needs, evaluate security products and tools, coordinate their implementation, and ensure their correct handover to operations teams.
- Technical coordination: you will work with external providers and internal teams, ensuring the integration, performance, and security of solutions within the entity's technological ecosystem.
- Cybersecurity innovation: you will analyze trends and propose AI applied to security initiatives that contribute to raising the organization's maturity.
Hiring process
The selection process: Simple, just 3 steps.
- Phone screen
- 2 interviews with the team 🤘
About Plain Concepts
Plain Concepts is a technology consulting company specializing in cloud computing, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and custom software development. Founded in 2006, the company has grown into a mid-sized firm with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and has been recognized as a Microsoft Partner of the Year. With a global presence, Plain Concepts serves clients across various industries, helping them adopt modern cloud architectures and data-driven solutions.
In Spain, Plain Concepts is headquartered in Madrid and has a significant presence in Barcelona, with additional offices in the Basque Country. The company is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, emphasizing continuous learning and knowledge sharing. For international professionals, Plain Concepts offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud projects, with a diverse team and a commitment to work-life balance. The company's roles often require strong technical skills, and while Spanish is common, English is also used in many teams, making it accessible for international talent.
- Industry
- IT Consulting
- Founded
- 2006
- Employees
- 500–1,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Plain Concepts is a Microsoft Gold Partner and has been recognized as Microsoft Partner of the Year, offering exposure to leading cloud technologies.
- The company has a strong focus on AI and data engineering, with roles in GenAI, MLOps, and computer vision, making it attractive for specialists in these fields.
- With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Plain Concepts provides opportunities in two of Spain's most vibrant tech hubs.
- The company promotes a culture of continuous learning, with time allocated for research and development of new technologies.
- English is used in many teams, and the company supports international hires with relocation assistance.
In their own words
About the company & team
Plain Concepts is a global company of over 500 people passionate about technology and innovation. Since our founding, we have grown through technical proficiency and confidence in ideas that others might consider risky, creating custom solutions for our clients. With offices in more than 6 countries, our mission is to continue to drive cuttingedge projects around the world.
We are highly committed to technical excellence. We are known for developing highly customized projects, offering specialized technical consultancy and training.
Thanks to the great work of our technicians, we have been recognized for our ability to lead innovative projects that generate value, from artificial intelligence to blockchain, driving solutions that help companies optimize their performance.
We pride ourselves on being a 100% technical team, dedicated to crafting custom projects from scratch, offering expert technical consultancy, and providing top-tier training.
- Our approach goes beyond traditional outsourcing; we focus on creating value together with our clients.
- Our teams are diverse and multidisciplinary, operating in a flat, collaborative structure.
- We live and breathe AGILE principles, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in everything we do.
- Knowledge-sharing is at our core: from supporting each other internally to contributing to the broader tech community through conferences, events, and talks.
- Innovation drives us - even the boldest ideas are welcome here.
- Transparency underpins all our relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
Additional information
Check out our website! ➡ https://www.plainconcepts.com/
At Plain Concepts, we certainly seek to provide equal opportunities. We want diverse applicants regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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