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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Workplace
- On-site
- Category
- Architecture
What you'll be doing
Senior Security Architect role leading secure design across cloud, applications, data, networks, and enterprise platforms. Collaborate with senior leaders to embed Security by Design in transformation programs, ensuring innovation while managing risk. On-site in Dublin for a global solutions provider.
- Design secure architectures across cloud, application, infrastructure, and data environments
- Lead threat modelling, security reviews, and risk assessments for major projects
- Advise on cloud security, IAM, API security, network security, and data protection
- Influence technology decisions to embed security from concept to delivery
- Present security recommendations and risk-based solutions to senior stakeholders
- Champion modern security practices, standards, and governance
Key requirements
Must-have
- Extensive experience in Security Architecture or Security Design
- Strong expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), IAM, application security, network security, and data protection
- Proven ability to conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments
- Experience designing secure enterprise-scale solutions
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Pragmatic approach balancing security, risk, and business outcomes
Nice-to-have
- Experience in Financial Services or highly regulated industries
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures
- Understanding of AI/ML security and emerging technology risks
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, AWS Security, Azure Security)
Role signals
- Technical focus
- security architecture
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Leading Global Solutions Provider requires a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, applications, data, networks and enterprise platforms.
This is a high-impact role where you'll work with senior business and technology leaders to embed Security by Design across strategic transformation programmes, helping the organisation innovate confidently while managing risk effectively.
What You'll Do
- Design secure architectures across cloud, application, infrastructure and data environments.
- Lead threat modelling, security reviews and risk assessments for major projects.
- Advise on cloud security, IAM, API security, network security and data protection.
- Influence technology decisions and ensure security is embedded from concept to delivery.
- Present security recommendations and risk-based solutions to senior stakeholders.
- Champion modern security practices, standards and governance across the organisation.
What You'll Bring
- Extensive experience in Security Architecture or Security Design.
- Strong expertise across cloud security (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), IAM, application security, network security and data protection.
- Proven ability to conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
- Experience designing secure enterprise-scale solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A pragmatic approach that balances security, risk and business outcomes.
Desirable
- Financial Services or other highly regulated industries.
- Zero Trust, DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures.
- AI/ML security and emerging technology risks.
- CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, AWS Security or Azure Security certifications.
For further details please share your CV in confidence with stephen.tighe@cpl.ie
Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Security Architect role focuses on designing secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, application, data, and network environments, while embedding security by design into strategic transformation programmes. The position requires deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to balance security with business objectives.
- Cloud Security Expertise·High
- Threat Modelling & Risk Assessment·High
- Stakeholder Influence·High
- Enterprise Solution Design·High
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
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Your 30-minute plan
Review Cloud Security Architectures
0–8 minStudy recent projects or case studies involving secure design in AWS, Azure, and GCP, focusing on controls and architectural decisions.
Refresh Threat Modelling Techniques
8–15 minPractice explaining your approach to threat modelling and risk assessment, using real examples from your experience.
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Examples
15–21 minIdentify and rehearse stories where you influenced senior stakeholders or balanced security with business needs.
Review IAM and API Security Implementations
21–26 minGather details on IAM and API security solutions you have designed or implemented, especially in multi-cloud contexts.
Draft Questions for the Interviewer
26–30 minSelect and tailor 2-3 insightful questions to ask about the organisation's security strategy and challenges.
Talking points
, 5 itemsCloud Security Best Practices
Demonstrate your experience designing secure architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP, and your ability to advise on cloud-native security controls.
Threat Modelling and Security Reviews
Showcase your approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex environments, including methodologies and tools used.
IAM, API, and Data Protection Strategies
Highlight your expertise in securing identities, APIs, and sensitive data, and your ability to implement robust controls at scale.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Provide examples of how you have influenced senior leaders, communicated risk, and embedded security into business and technology decisions.
Balancing Security and Business Outcomes
Prepare to discuss situations where you pragmatically balanced security requirements with business needs, ensuring innovation and risk management.
What to research
, 4 itemsCloud Security Controls (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Review the security features, best practices, and architectural patterns for securing workloads in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Threat Modelling Methodologies
Refresh your knowledge of threat modelling frameworks such as STRIDE, DREAD, and how to apply them in enterprise environments.
IAM and API Security
Prepare examples of implementing IAM and API security in complex, multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
Stakeholder Communication
Practice articulating security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow does the organisation approach embedding security by design in its transformation programmes?
Why ask this? To understand the maturity and expectations around security integration.
What are the main security challenges currently faced across your cloud and enterprise platforms?
Why ask this? To identify key pain points and areas where your expertise can add value.
How is success measured for the Security Architect role in this organisation?
Why ask this? To clarify performance expectations and alignment with business goals.
What is the typical stakeholder landscape for major security projects?
Why ask this? To gauge the level of cross-functional collaboration and influence required.
Are there opportunities to work on emerging areas such as Zero Trust, DevSecOps, or AI/ML security?
Why ask this? To assess the scope for innovation and professional growth.
What security frameworks and standards are most commonly used within the organisation?
Why ask this? To understand the technical and compliance environment.
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