Security Transformation Architect with German

This role is part of a strategic transformation project for a client in the financial services sector based in Wrocław, Poland.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven experience in migration, consolidation, or replacement of legacy security systems.
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following platforms: Palo Alto Cortex, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience in network security, including Zero Trust, NGFW, SASE, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with IAM solutions, including Active Directory, Entra ID, PAM, and MFA.
• Knowledge of Azure or AWS from a security architecture perspective.
• Experience leading transformation or migration projects.
• Familiarity with financial sector regulations such as DORA, BAIT, and MaRisk.
• German language proficiency at C1+ level and English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Security Architecture certification (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF Security) and Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA).

Nice to have:

• Experience with SOAR platforms such as XSOAR, Sentinel SOAR, or Swimlane.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container security.
• Experience with Detection Engineering, MITRE ATT&CK, and Vulnerability Management tools.
• Previous experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments.
• Additional certifications such as CISM, PCNSE, AZ-500, SC-200, or ITIL 4 Foundation.

• Design and deliver security transformation initiatives involving legacy security environments.
• Define target-state architectures and support the selection of technologies and vendors.
• Lead migration projects from assessment and planning through implementation and operational handover.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with Security, SOC, Operations, Enterprise Architecture teams, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with financial sector regulatory requirements throughout the transformation lifecycle.

The candidate must have German language proficiency at C1+ level and English proficiency at B2 level or higher.