Software Security Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Design and propose secure architecture to implement the organisation's strategy
Develop organisation's cybersecurity architecture to address security and privacy requirements
Produce architectural documentation and specifications
Present high-level security architecture to stakeholders
Establish a secure environment during the development life cycle of systems, services and/or products
Lead the development, integration and maintenance of cybersecurity components, ensuring cybersecurity specifications are met
Analyse and evaluate the cybersecurity of the organisation's architecture
Assure the security of solution architectures through security reviews
Collaborate with key security personnel and other teams in applying security principles within the architecture
Evaluate the impact of cybersecurity solutions on the design and performance of the organisation's architecture
Adapt the organisation's security architecture to emerging threats
Assess the implemented architecture to maintain an appropriate level of security
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of relevant IT professional experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar position
Minimum 7 level of education: Master's degree
English level: B2 confirmed by a certificate or be willing to take the exam
Possession of at least 4 internationally recognized cybersecurity, security architecture, audit, governance, risk management or enterprise architecture certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, SABSA (SCF/SCPA/SCMA), TOGAF (Foundation/Certified), CNDA, CISSP-ISSAP, CGEIT, CRISC, GSNA, GCCC, GPPA, or equivalent certifications accepted by the Contracting Authority
Knowledge of secure development lifecycle
Knowledge of security architecture reference models and security solutions
Knowledge of the latest technologies and solutions
Knowledge of the latest cybersecurity trends
Ability to understand organisation's mission, business objectives and associated risks
Ability to conduct user and business requirements analysis
Ability to develop architectural and functional specifications
Ability to design cybersecurity systems and architectures based on Security by Design and Privacy by Design principles
Ability to guide and communicate with implementers and IT personnel
Ability to report, communicate and present to stakeholders
Ability to propose cybersecurity architectures based on stakeholder needs and budget constraints
Ability to select appropriate specifications, procedures and controls, including cryptographic models and access control techniques
Ability to build resilience against points of failure across the architecture
Ability to provide technological design leadership
Ability to lead the integration of security solutions
Mastery of SharePoint and SharePoint platform-specific tools
Expertise in cybersecurity related to software development and application architecture
Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Versatility across technologies and platforms