Senior Middleware Security Architect – Middleware Platform

Our client is a global leader in Cybersecurity committed to defending financial institutions against evolving threats. The role focuses on building and implementing advanced security architectures for middleware platforms to ensure resilient and compliant systems supporting business success in digital banking.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with middleware technologies such as IBM WebSphere, WebLogic, Apache servers, nginx, Node.js, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in middleware platform security architecture and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams for 2+ years.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks, including CIS benchmarks and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a customer-centric approach.
• Experience managing security controls and compliance across large, complex environments.

Nice to have:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or related security certifications.
• Experience working in financial services or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and global data protection regulations.

• Define and maintain secure configuration baselines for middleware software including IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic, Apache, nginx, Node.js, and others.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs to develop and implement compliance checks and remediation guidance.
• Lead vendor relationships and evaluate new middleware security technologies and practices.
• Oversee technical control implementations, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance standards.
• Create and oversee technical strategies responding to evolving security threats and industry benchmarks, including CIS benchmarks.
• Monitor security metrics and communicate performance improvements and risks to stakeholders.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across global teams, building rapport and influencing security architecture decisions.
• Lead a small team, fostering a culture of security excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.