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CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT

Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive security architecture that spans network protection, user protection, identity management, and secure software delivery. The role will cover on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, and SaaS applications, ensuring that security controls are in place to safeguard sensitive data, including customer information, financial transactions, and proprietary business information.

Specific Skills
  • Expertise in cloud security frameworks (AWS preferred) and on-premises infrastructure (VMWare preferred, both Windows and Linux environments) protection;
  • In-depth knowledge of security standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements in a global context (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS);
  • Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption technologies, and identity management solutions;
  • Strong understanding of network security, application security, and vulnerability management;
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse global teams and functions.
  • It is required to be present for 1 or 2 days per month in Milan or Bologna.
Responsible For
Security Architecture Design:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS);
  • Ensure the secure integration of SaaS applications and services used across various business functions;
  • Design security controls and policies that accommodate the unique requirements of a globally distributed workforce, including office staff, warehouse operators, and external contractors.
Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA) relevant to global e-commerce operations;
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain a proactive approach to evolving regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
Cloud Security Management:
  • Develop cloud security strategies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and network security configurations;
  • Manage security across cloud and SaaS environments, ensuring secure communication between cloud services and on-prem infrastructure;
  • Implement and monitor security solutions for hybrid cloud environments, leveraging native and third-party tools.
On-Premises Security:
  • Design and manage security frameworks for on-premises data centers and infrastructure, including network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection;
  • Implement secure configurations and patch management for hardware and software used in offices, warehouses, and connected systems.
Incident Response & Monitoring:
  • Design architecture for continuous monitoring and threat detection systems, such as SIEM solutions, across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS environments.
Collaboration & Training:
  • Work closely with IT, DevOps, engineering, and other teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps);
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to external security vendors and managed service providers (MSPs).
Security for a Distributed Workforce:
  • Ensure secure remote access and communication for globally distributed teams, including secure VPNs, Virtudal Desktop, zero-trust architectures, and endpoint protection for remote workers;
  • Design policies and frameworks for managing security in external contractor relationships, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Job Location
Hybrid
Job Level
Senior