Security Architect

Within Cognitive Software Engineering, we offer the opportunity to collaborate with highly qualified teams all around the world and enable success stories for our customers. As a Security Architect in the System and Technology unit, you will explore, design, and test the proper architecture to enable large-scale, high-performing, distributed cloud-native-based applications. Your knowledge of software architecture will be key to supporting our different applications and customer scenarios, ensuring a smooth transition from development to production and maintenance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, domain experts, and technical leads, to provide our products with reliability and scalability. What You'll Do: Architect and Innovate:

• Actively contribute to the system architecture, design, and implementation for our Cognitive Software products.

• Analyze and design secure systems, aligning with Ericsson Security Design Rules.

• Evaluate impacts, dependencies, and risks for both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Stay ahead of technology evolution and drive adaptation within the teams.

Collaborate and Lead:

• Work closely with other system architects to enforce common practices and streamline our product suite.

• Mentor technical leaders, fostering growth and development.

• Demonstrate thought leadership within and outside the product unit.

Ensure Excellence:

• Be accountable for delivering the right architecture and implementation that adhere to Ericsson standards.

• Align product architecture with security best practices and industry standards.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology & Systems, or a related field.

Professional Experience (8+ years). Security Expertise:

• Deep understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies.

• Proficiency in network, cloud, application security, and data protection.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, etc.).

• Experience with security tools (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, vulnerability scanners).

• Proven track record in designing and implementing security architectures.

• Experience with risk assessment, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH.

• Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.

Cloud-Native Architecture:

• Expertise in cloud-native software architecture principles and patterns.

• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

• Experience leading design phases of cloud-native applications (HLD, LLD, DD, UAT).

Software Development:

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Go.

• Experience with API design, application security, and secrets management.

• Familiarity with CI/CD/CT pipelines and practices.

Data Management:

• Skilled in designing scalable and efficient modern data architectures.

• Experience handling real-time and batch data at scale using distributed frameworks (Dask, Spark, etc.).

• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and privacy regulations.

Leadership and Communication:

• Ability to lead by example in programming and documentation practices.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

• Skillful in explaining complex issues and concerns to stakeholders.

• Self-driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.

Additional Skills:

• Experience in R&D using open-source tools.

• Knowledgeable with CI/CD/CT processes.

• Experience with AI technologies.

• Familiarity with Network Design Optimization (NDO) and ML is a plus.