Job description
We are looking for a External Security Architect to join us on a part-time basis (approx. 30–40% of a full-time role, or 12–16 hours per week). The contract will be for a fixed period of 9–12 months. The role is suitable for candidates seeking flexible part-time employment or freelancers interested in a stable, long-term engagement.
Responsibilities
Act as a consultant for engineering teams on secure software design and development practices
Lead and perform security reviews of applications, systems, and infrastructure
Evaluate results from external audits and drive effective risk mitigation strategies
Plan, commission, and oversee security audits across products and processes
Assessment of known vulnerabilities and definition of mitigation measures
Provide architectural guidance and long-term security strategy for software and cloud environments
Design and document security concepts, policies, and standards
Support and lead incident response and management activities.
Minimum 3 years of experience in security roles within finance, SaaS, banking, or government industries
Strong expertise in application security, cloud security, cryptography, DevSecOps, and identity management
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance and security audits
Solid understanding of secure software architecture and risk management principles
Hands-on experience in modern software environments (Java, Kubernetes, AWS)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
Strong collaboration skills with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams.
Challenging projects in a highly professional, but also collaborative and supportive environment
Working in small and excellently skilled teams
Opportunities for your continuous professional development
Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
Hybrid and Remote work options, with provided parking for office commuters
Service Recognition Awards, our way of celebrating and rewarding long-term contributions
Awesome Referral Bonus Program, because great people know great people
Team gatherings and team-building activities to foster connections, a sense of belonging and camaraderie
