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- Employment type
- Contract
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Workplace
- On-site
- Category
- Architecture
What you'll be doing
Senior Security Architect needed to lead 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 role 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
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Security Architect contract role in Dublin focuses on leading secure solution design across cloud, application, data, and network environments, with a strong emphasis on embedding security by design and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Cloud Security Expertise·High
- Threat Modelling Leadership·High
- Stakeholder Influence·High
- Modern Security Practices·Medium
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Your 30-minute plan
Review Cloud Security Case Studies
0–8 minSelect 1-2 examples from your experience designing secure architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and outline the challenges, solutions, and outcomes.
Refresh Threat Modelling Techniques
8–14 minRevisit key threat modelling frameworks and prepare to discuss how you have applied them in past projects.
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Examples
14–20 minIdentify situations where you presented security recommendations to senior leaders and note the approach and results.
Summarize Modern Security Practices
20–25 minList your experience with Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and cloud-native security, including any measurable impacts.
Draft Role-specific Questions
25–30 minWrite down 2-3 questions to ask the interviewer about their security challenges, governance, and technical direction.
Talking points
, 5 itemsCloud Security Best Practices
Demonstrate your ability to design secure architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, and discuss how you address cloud-specific risks.
Threat Modelling and Security Reviews
Showcase your experience leading threat modelling and risk assessments for major projects, including methodologies and outcomes.
Balancing Security and Business Needs
Prepare examples where you pragmatically balanced security requirements with business objectives to enable innovation while managing risk.
Stakeholder Communication
Highlight your ability to present security recommendations and influence technology decisions with senior business and technology leaders.
Modern Security Practices and Governance
Discuss your experience championing security standards, governance, and practices such as Zero Trust, DevSecOps, or cloud-native security.
What to research
, 4 itemsCloud Security Architectures
Review your experience designing secure solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, focusing on architecture patterns, controls, and compliance.
Threat Modelling Methodologies
Refresh your knowledge of threat modelling frameworks (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD) and prepare examples of their application in real projects.
Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
Prepare stories that demonstrate your ability to communicate and influence senior business and technology leaders on security matters.
Modern Security Practices
Be ready to discuss your experience with Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and cloud-native security approaches.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main security challenges currently facing your transformation programmes?
Why ask this? To understand the organisation's priorities and tailor your approach to their needs.
How is security governance structured across cloud, application, and data environments?
Why ask this? To clarify reporting lines, decision-making processes, and your influence as an architect.
What is the organisation's approach to adopting modern security frameworks such as Zero Trust or DevSecOps?
Why ask this? To gauge maturity and openness to new security paradigms.
How are security risks communicated to senior business stakeholders?
Why ask this? To understand expectations for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
What support or resources are available for staying current with emerging security threats and technologies?
Why ask this? To assess opportunities for professional development and effectiveness in the role.
Can you describe a recent example where security architecture influenced a major business decision?
Why ask this? To learn how security is valued and integrated into strategic initiatives.
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