Specialist - IT Security Architecture (m/f)

Technical responsibility for the designing and planning of modern IT security solutions

Build roadmap for acquiring, integrating, and implementing high-value technology and processes. Oversee efforts (e.g. proof of concepts) to measure and prove new technology value

Ensure that all acquired or developed security systems and security architectures integrate with enterprise security architecture

Implementation of IT security concepts taking into account the existing IT infrastructure and processes, as well as current industry standards

Assessment of existing IT security structures and implementation of IT architecture developments with particular attention to internal security requirements

Solid understanding of "Cloud XaaS" Infrastructure & Business Applications architectures and the ability to address the unique security considerations of secure Cloud computing"

Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture and develop security risk management plans

Evaluate existing or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, security, compatibility and usability

Support the solution design teams esp.within SMART Meter and SMART Grid projects

Assist in ongoing evaluation and management of major vendor relationships, outsourcing arrangements and alliance coordination

Maintain awareness of business issues and needed capabilities, aligning with existing and new Information Security industry technologies

Establish strong relationships with key technology stakeholders and create convergence by demonstrating credibility, empathy and expertise on business and technical issues

Facilitate, communicate, collaborate, and persuade others in the definition, adoption and implementation of a coherent architecture

Provide mentoring and technical training for the IT Security team members as required

Amount of travel required: 10% - 25%
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor's in Information Technology, Security or related degree
- Over 8-10 years of experience in IT Security Architecture and Consulting in an international technology
environment
- *Strong understanding of Information Technology and IT Security
- *Demonstrable experience of strategic and tactical thinking and working in information sensitive business(es)
- *Well grounded technical know-how in the area of IT Security (network, OS, databases, web technologies,
Candidates nice to have:
General knowledge of TOGAF and Zachman as well as Certifications, e.g. CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, CSSLP, CASS, CWASP or equiva
Career Level:
- Senior Professional / Project Manager
Keywords:
IT security CISSP TOGAF IT architecture
Required Skills:

Bachelor's in Information Technology, Security or related degree

Over 8-10 years of experience in IT Security Architecture and Consulting in an international technology environment

Strong understanding of Information Technology and IT Security

Demonstrable experience of strategic and tactical thinking and working in information sensitive business(es)

General knowledge of TOGAF and Zachman as well as Certifications, e.g. CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, CSSLP, CASS, CWASP or equivalent are welcome

Well grounded technical know-how in the area of IT Security (network, OS, databases, web technologies, application development)

Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing

Ability to approach problems from an IT security perspective coupled with sound business know-how

Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff

English and German language skills fluent up to board level