Strategic Enterprise Security Architect — IT/OT Transformation

What do you do as Enterprise Security Architect at skeyes?

As ourEnterprise Security Architect , you willtranslate the skeyes and IT strategy into a global IT architecture byconnecting the business processes with the application, data andinfrastructure layers. Your ultimate goal is to design anorganisation-wide architectural plan. You will play a crucial role inthe digital transformation within skeyes.

• You will be responsible for the creation of architecture modelsthat reflect the company's strategies and goals and takeresponsibility for ICT architecture within one or more domains. Youdo this by:
  • Analysing business needs from an architectural point of viewto translate them into performant and coherent ICT solutions;
  • Developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and adjustingthe architecture in order to have a coherent framework withinprojects and developments;
  • Presenting and developing recommendations and translating theminto executable roadmaps;
  • Creating blueprint roadmaps for complex and large technologyenvironments together with internal partners;
  • Identifying and specifying implementation modalities of bothexisting and new technologies;
  • Functioning as a guardian of the architecture in the differentarchitecture pillars like applications, integration, data, technology.
• You play a crucial role as a point of contact for both businessand IT when it comes to skeyes' ICT architecture. You do this by:
  • Providing guidance on enterprise architecture and systemsprocessing in the data, application, integration, security andtechnology areas.
  • Promoting continuous improvement and development ofmethodologies used, among others.
  • Proposing improvements to optimise the functionality of the ITdepartment with a view to cost efficiency, among other things.
  • Building a bridge between IT and business by advisingmanagement on complex ICT issues, ensuring decision-making.
• You identify IT challenges and opportunities in collaboration withstakeholders to ensure the success of your projects. You do this by:
  • Reconciling conflicting requirements and functions by findingappropriate technological solutions.
  • Facilitating and leading the substantive decision-makingprocess within the project team. You always follow thevalidation mechanisms.
  • You ensure that decisions on the projects are made on thebasis of solid governance.
• You keep abreast of evolutions and developments in IT architectureand relevant technologies. You estimate their usability andpossibilities within the context of skeyes. In this way, youcontribute to defining the future-oriented prevailing principles and frameworks.

Role for the Security Architect and key qualifications

As anEnterprise Security Architect at skeyes, youwill have a critical responsibility to enhance the security posture ofskeyes entire IT and OT landscape. You will be tasked with the following:

• Collaborating closely with IT and TechOPS teams to integratesecurity best practices into both the design and implementationphases of IT projects.
• Translate high-level security policies set by the CISO team intodetailed technical solutions within project designs and IT changes.
• Ensure that all new and existing IT projects are compliant withthe latest security standards and practices.
• Design and recommend security enhancements and architecturalmodifications to existing IT infrastructures.
• Serve as the technical expert in security design questions.
• Create Security architecture principles and technical requirementsat skeyes.

What makes you the perfect Enterprise Security Architect?

• You have at least 5 years of experience within IT. You have system design experience. Previous enterprise architecture experience is a plus.
• You have a master's degree in engineering, preferably with specialisation in IT, or can demonstrate through experience that you have reached an equivalent level.
• You breathe IT architecture and get your satisfaction from delivering architectural deliverables. As a result, you inspire colleagues and fuel their drive.
• Your analytical mind enables you to understand the complex business model and associated systems. By applying architectural patterns, you achieve successful translation into designs and system requirements, among other things.
• You bring proven experience in one of the architectural domains like security, data, application, integration, technology architecture.
• You bring simplicity and transparency to communication, subordinating the complexity of the technical solutions to the target architecture.
• You are always attentive to technological developments and