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# Associate Security Architect

- **Company:** Swiss Re.
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/ee50ca88b04b575a61c269f6ca39476b9

## About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated team player with genuine passion for cybersecurity, a solid foundation in security concepts, and the curiosity to grow into enterprise security architecture. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with around 2-3 years of relevant experience who wants to support architecture reviews, document security guidance, and contribute to secure design decisions under the guidance of experienced architects., * A genuine passion for cybersecurity and an interest in how security architecture enables resilient business and technology change

 * Around 2-3 years of experience in one or more areas such as identity and access management, secure design, network security, application security, cloud security, data protection, vulnerability management, or risk-based decision-making, as well as willingness to dive into new areas
 * Familiarity with selected industry security frameworks, standards, or control practices, ideally in regulated environments
 * Ability to analyse technical information, ask the right questions, document findings clearly, and translate guidance into practical recommendations
 * Collaborative mindset, curiosity, integrity, and a proactive approach to learning and solving problems
 * Clear communication skills and confidence to work with colleagues across technology and security domains
 * Excellent command of both written and spoken English, * A relevant degree, apprenticeship, or comparable practical experience in information security, computer science, or a related field
 * Relevant entry-level or practitioner certifications, or active interest in pursuing them, such as Microsoft Security, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, SANS GIAC, or similar cybersecurity qualifications
 * Exposure to architecture documentation, security risk assessment, threat modelling, secure software development, or cloud security reviews

## Description

We work closely with security and technology teams across Swiss Re Group to promote security-by-design, assess security risks, and provide guidance. Our work supports aligned architectures, measurable security maturity, and clear security roadmaps for the organisation., * Support senior security architects and enterprise security architects in architecture reviews, security advisory activities, and governance assessments

 * Help review security requirements, solution designs, architecture blueprints, and implementation approaches across applications, platforms, cloud services, and integration patterns
 * Contribute to the definition, documentation, and maintenance of security standards, requirements, reusable patterns, and architecture decision records
 * Collaborate with other security and technology teams to clarify security expectations and support practical adoption of security-by-design principles
 * Track, analyse, and document security architecture observations to support maturity assessments, roadmap discussions, and continuous improvement
 * Keep learning about cybersecurity technologies, architecture practices, and emerging risks, and share insights with the team


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