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Senior Security Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

Swiss Re

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Our summary

Salary: €60,000 - €100,000 a year
About €3,460 - €5,330 a month after tax, or €3,480 - €6,010 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: Senior level

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No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold
The advertised pay is over the €41,356 bar, so the route exists if Swiss Re uses it.

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Skills

Nice to have

DevSecOps

Requirements

What we're looking for

Significant knowledge of major cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and standard methods with willingness to explore new areas
Proven track record of defining and delivering enterprise-scale security architectures
Deep expertise in several cybersecurity domains such as network security, application security, identity and access management, endpoint/mobile security, or cloud infrastructures
Thorough understanding of application and service development, including cloud-native processes and associated security challenges
Excellent communication skills with ability to lead complex conversations in a consulting and mediating way
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and create appropriate solutions independently

Nice to have

Professional certifications such as Microsoft cloud certifications, CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC or similar qualifications
Experience with security automation and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to financial services
Experience in financial services or reinsurance industry
Background in security risk assessment methodologies

What can you look forward to?

An enthusiastic collective of cybersecurity professionals, aspiring talents, and industry veterans
Constant opportunities for learning and enhancing your technical and interpersonal skills
Great corporate benefits, including various product and service discounts
Modern work environment with top-notch facilities and cutting-edge technologies
Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

For Spain, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 60,000 and EUR 100,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.

Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

The role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a meaningful impact on global resilience? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll define security boundaries, implement critical controls, and drive automation in a flexible hybrid work environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to making the world more resilient through robust cybersecurity architecture.

As a Senior Security Architect, you'll be at the forefront of Swiss Re's cybersecurity strategy, designing and implementing security solutions that protect our global operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable architectures while balancing innovation with risk management.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

Develop practical and versatile security requirements, architecture blueprints and processes for the application and solution landscape
Advance technical and organizational security competencies and adapt to emerging security trends
Review, advise on and approve security concepts for a variety of digital solutions across Swiss Re's business landscape
Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers inside Swiss Re's architecture teams driving adoption within their IT departments
Lead complex security discussions with multiple stakeholders, providing expert guidance and solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on our security posture

About You

You're a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in collaborative environments. You can translate complex security concepts into practical solutions and effectively advocate for security best practices across the organization. You're adaptable, solution-focused, and passionate about staying current with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

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About Swiss Re

The Swiss Re Group is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance and insurance, working to make the world more resilient. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, it has operations across the globe and around 15,000 employees.

Its business spans Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance and Corporate Solutions, alongside units such as Risk Data Solutions, Asset Management and Public Sector Solutions. The group's brand promise is "Partnering for Progress."

Employees: 15,000
Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland

Good to know if you are moving

Several Madrid-based roles are advertised with a hybrid working set-up, e.g. "Senior Underwriter Surety (Hybrid, 80-100%)" and "Underwriting Analyst (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)".

In their own words

About the company & team

The Security Team is the focal point for all security activities across Swiss Re. We are responsible for cybersecurity engineering and operations, governance, risk and compliance, and defining as well as advancing the company's security strategy. As a part of the Cyber Security Organization, the Security Architecture team shapes all aspects of Swiss Re's cybersecurity readiness. We are seeking a senior expert in security architecture with the capability to enhance our security maturity across all aspects of our IT environments.

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