Senior Cybersecurity Architect (m/f)

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation and program management. Our team helps lead clients through digital and information systems design, bringing expertise in a variety of areas ranging from software development, data science and security management to machine learning, cloud, and mobile development.

Arηs Group was acquired by Accenture in July 2024.

ARHS Group, part of Accenture, is looking for an experiencedSenior Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and maintain advanced security architectures protecting IT systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats.

You’ll play a key role in developing security frameworks, defining best practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards — particularly in environments focused onArtificial Intelligence,Business Intelligence, andData Analytics services delivery.

THE WORK:

• Design, document, and maintainsecurity blueprints and architectural patterns reusable by delivery and service teams.
• Provide expert advice and contribute to defining theCybersecurity Roadmap in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead thedesign, implementation, and governance of secure architectures acrossAzure andAWS, leveraging native cloud security services, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Ensuresecurity-by-design principles are embedded intoDevSecOps andsoftware development lifecycles (SDLC).
• OverseeIdentity and Access Management (IAM) integration with cloud and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, and business teams to promote security as a shared responsibility.
• Providetechnical leadership and mentorship to security engineers and delivery teams.
• Act as a structured and pragmaticsecurity advisor, promoting a risk-based approach to cybersecurity decisions.

Onsite at client site: This role requires an onsite presence with our clients and partners to support project delivery and strengthen client relationships.

Our roles require in-person time to encourage collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree inComputer Science,Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least10 years of experience inCybersecurity, with a strong focus onBusiness Continuity andEnterprise Security Architecture.
• Proven experience applyingAgile andSAFe methodologies in architecture design and delivery.
• Solid understanding of enterprise frameworks such asTOGAF andSABSA.
• In-depth knowledge ofcloud security (Azure and AWS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.