About the role
Job Description
As a Senior Solution Architect – Security Focus, you will design and govern secure enterprise-grade architectures aligned with:
* Client's approved security frameworks * Enterprise governance and regulatory requirements * Multi-region/domain architectural consistency * Cloud-native best practices (primarily AWS)
You will act as a trusted security architecture advisor, working closely with:
* CIB CTO Security * BaaS Security * CISO * Regional architecture and security teams and platform engineering domains * Devops team * Solution Architect team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Define and design end-to-end security architectures aligned with Santander Group security frameworks and standards. * Ensure multi-region/domain alignment of security patterns and architectural consistency. * Design authentication and authorization models based on: * OAuth2 * OpenID Connect (OIDC) * SAML 2.0 * Federated identity * JWT/token-based architectures * Define IAM strategies for cloud-native environments, primarily AWS, while ensuring compatibility with hybrid or multi-cloud scenarios. * Collaborate with Security and Governance stakeholders to validate architectural decisions. * Lead and execute Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to validate security models and emerging technologies. * Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives, defining secure target architectures and transition roadmaps. * Embed security-by-design and DevSecOps principles across solution lifecycles. * Participate in architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments. * Establish reusable security patterns, blueprints, and best practices for cross-region adoption. * Stay current with AWS security services and evolving industry standards.
Qualifications
Mandatory Skills
* 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture with strong focus on Security Architecture and IAM. * Proven experience designing security architectures in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred). * Experience aligning architectures with enterprise-wide security frameworks. * Hands-on experience implementing OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, federation, and enterprise IdP integrations. * Experience contributing to cloud migration and modernization programs. * Experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred). * Advanced English profiency (Spanish is a plus).
Skills & Knowledge
* Deep understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks. * Strong knowledge of enterprise Identity Providers and federation models. * Advanced knowledge of AWS security services (IAM, KMS, WAF, Shield, Security Hub, API Gateway, EKS, etc.). * Experience defining IAM strategies for multi-region/domain and hybrid cloud environments. * Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles. * Knowledge of encryption standards, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, TLS/mTLS. * Ability to produce clear, structured architecture documentation and security blueprints.
Nice to have:
* Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA or equivalent). * AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Security Specialty. * Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud governance models. * Experience with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code security controls (Terraform, Ansible, Github actions). * Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security. * Exposure to observability and security monitoring frameworks.
Education:
* Bachelor's degree * Postgraduate studies or specialization in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Enterprise Architecture are valued.
Soft Skills:
* Strong communication and presentation abilities. * Ability to influence across global and regional teams without direct authority. * Strong stakeholder management skills. * Strategic thinking with strong risk awareness. * Leadership and mentoring capabilities. * High adaptability in complex, regulated environments.
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
* Long term Employment contract * Training and career development * Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects
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