[Hiring] ISRC-SAO Architecture Specialist PID0623 @Interval

Role Description

This is a remote position. This is a contract position (1.0 FTE) focused on embedding robust security and compliance practices within a large-scale digital ecosystem.

• Core Focus Areas:
• ISRC: Information Security Risk and Compliance
• SAO: Security Architecture and Operations

Key Details:

• Remuneration: Daily rate basis.
• Language: English (sole requirement).
• Location/Travel: Primarily remote with only occasional onsite visits to Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic consultancy on architecture management and security guiding principles, including access controls and secure design patterns.
• Conduct detailed initial analyses of current development states to identify critical integration points and advise on secure external system interfaces.
• Recommend and oversee the adoption of core security principles such as defence-in-depth, least privilege, and secure default configurations throughout the platform lifecycle.
• Address potential risks by consulting on compliance rulebooks and integrating security controls directly into architectural designs.
• Translate complex technical security patterns into actionable designs and documentation for engineering teams.
• Organise knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and training regarding emerging threats and best practices.
• Review architectural blueprints to ensure alignment with established security patterns and illustrate the real-world value of proposed security measures.
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders on effective governance, risk management processes, and incident management guidelines.
• Maintain and review comprehensive documentation for security architecture processes and compliance activities.
• Evaluate existing security processes regularly to identify improvement opportunities in alignment with evolving technology and regulations.

Qualifications

• Senior professional experience in security architecture, cloud security, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in security architecture principles, secure design patterns, and industry-standard frameworks.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following domains: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Security, DevSecOps, Incident Response, or Cryptography.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical security requirements into clear, actionable documentation and designs.
• Professional fluency in English (C1 level or higher) in both speech and writing.
• Preferred experience designing security controls for large-scale platforms and utilising threat modelling methodologies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and cloud posture management tools (CSPM, KSP, or Workload Protection).
• Knowledge of detection and response toolsets such as SIEM, EDR, or XDR.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, or BSI standards.
• Eligibility: Residency in the EU, EEC, UK, or Switzerland.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects.
• Access to exciting projects in various industries.
• Support in advancing your career.
• Competitive pay.
• A dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have.
• Opportunity to work independently and utilise a strong network to achieve your professional goals.