Cloud Security Architect

ppFounded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 11 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. /p pWe are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. /p h3Job Description /h3 pWe are looking for a passionate bCloud Security Architect /b to join our Cloud Architecture team. This role combines cloud architecture and security engineering with automation, and DevSecOps practices to help design and secure next-generation cloud platforms and services. /p h3Your Key Tasks /h3 ul liDesign, govern, and continuously evolve secure cloud architectures for SaaS, PaaS, and internal platforms /li liDefine and maintain cloud security standards, reusable architecture patterns, reference architectures, and security blueprints /li liEmbed security-by-design principles into landing zones, tenancy structures, network segmentation, identity models, and cloud guardrails /li liDrive the adoption of Zero Trust, least-privilege, and defense-in-depth security strategies across the cloud landscape /li liIntegrate security controls and compliance requirements into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and platform automation frameworks /li liLead or support security assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis, and architecture reviews /li liProvide architectural guidance for network security and connectivity designs across internal, SaaS, and PaaS environments /li liPartner with the Network Architecture team to define enterprise network standards and reusable architecture patterns, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant connectivity solutions across all platforms and environments /li liEnsure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and security requirements, translating them into practical and implementable architectural solutions /li liEvaluate emerging cloud security technologies and drive continuous improvements in the organization's security posture /li liWork closely with Cloud Architects, Platform Engineers, DevOps teams, Security Operations, and Product teams /li liProvide guidance and coaching on secure cloud adoption /li liHelp drive cloud transformation and modernization initiatives /li liCollaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, reliability, and operational security /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field /li liMinimum 5 years of proven experience as an IT Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or in a similar senior security or architecture role /li liExperience designing and governing enterprise cloud architectures in Cloud Infrastructure (OCI preferred) /li liExperience with Cloud Network Architecture, managing complex network topologies and related topics /li liExperience with risk assessments, threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and security-by-design methodologies /li liHands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform/OpenTofu, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and Policy‑as‑Code /li /ul pThe following certifications are considered a strong advantage: /p ul liCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) /li liCISM (Certified Information Security Manager) /li liOCI Security Architect Professional /li liOCI certifications in Cloud Security and Network Architecture /li liEquivalent architecture or cybersecurity certifications /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 pWe realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. /p pIn Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. /p pWe hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. /p pPlease be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations. /p pBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third‑party website's terms and privacy policy apply /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr