Cyber Security Architect (f/m/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. EnBW scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the company
We believe in the positive power of energy - and in people who are ready to shape the future with their ideas and dedication. That’s why we established the EnBW Tech Hub in Portugal to drive innovation and develop digital solutions that support the energy transition and improve the way we work.
As a key pillar of EnBW’s technological transformation, the Tech Hub plays a vital role in our journey. EnBW is one of the largest energy companies, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, employing approximately 30,000 people. ENBW IT SOLUTIONS, UNIPESSOAL LDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, operates as an integral part of EnBW's IT division. In Lisbon, we bring together experts in IT, administration, project management and HR to collaborate in an agile, international environment and create smart, scalable solutions.
Our benefits
- Private supplementary health insurance including coverage for your immediate family, offering peace of mind beyond the public system.
- Meal allowance to support your daily work routines.
- Additional paid days off (24 December & Carnival Day) on top of statutory annual leave - giving you more time for what matters.
- Hybrid working model with a mix of remote and office days to support flexibility and modern ways of working.
- Intercultural collaboration & cross border projects - grow your international experience by working with colleagues in Germany.
- Modern technology and continuous development opportunities to support your growth and keep you up to date in your field.
- Bright, appealing offices in a trendy Lisbon area, designed for productive and enjoyable workdays.
Your tasks
As a Cyber Security Architect, you define and shape the security foundation of our IT landscape. You design secure architectures, set standards, and act as a trusted advisor for teams across the organization.
Your Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve security architectures, standards and guidelines
- Design and maintain secure, scalable reference architectures
- Act as a trusted advisor for projects from design to implementation
- Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments and define mitigation measures
- Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and best practices
- Perform security analyses and technical audits
- Translate security requirements into practical architectural guidance
- Promote secure-by-design principles across teams
- Develop and deliver training on security architecture
Your profile
Must-Have
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or comparable qualification
- Several years of experience as a Security Architect or Senior Security Engineer
- Strong expertise in securing IT architectures (cloud, on-premises, hybrid)
- Solid knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001)
- Experience with cloud security technologies (Azure, AWS)
- Strong analytical and self-organisational skills and ability to understand and simplify complex systems
- Confident communicator with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders
- Structured, independent working style with a collaborative mindset
- Fluent in English (B2+)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Azure DevOps
- Certifications such as CISSP, AZ-500 or AWS Security Specialty
- Familiarity with BSI IT-Grundschutz or similar standards
- Experience in international environments
About the department
The Cybersecurity department is the central point of contact for all IT security and cybersecurity topics at EnBW. Our goal is to strengthen EnBW’s digital landscape, proactively address emerging threats, and respond to incidents with resilience. We strive for more than just “state-of-the-art cybersecurity” - because only by going beyond industry standards can we contribute sustainably to EnBW’s business success.
The IT Security Governance team develops practical security policies, establishes transparent, risk-based processes, and monitors compliance with our requirements. With the aim of ensuring flexible and policy-compliant IT security, we promote standardized IT security architectures and empower business units as well as EnBW employees in the fields of information security and cybersecurity - always with a focus on pragmatic, risk-oriented solutions.
Why join us?
- Play a key role in our Cybersecurity department
- Shape modern, cloud-based architectures with real impact
- Be part of a team who Influences strategic security decisions across the organization
- Join an international and growing IT Hub in Lisbon
Note: The position you are applying for is related to the area of security-critical infrastructure. For this reason, our application process includes a so-called pre-employment screening. We will carry this out in the final step of the application process, provided we have received your consent for it. Details will be given during the recruitment process.
Contact
Are you interested? Apply online now! A cover letter is not required; we may ask a few job-specific questions in our application form.
In addition to EnBW, our recruiting team also recruits for other Group companies. If you have any questions, please contact Boulay, Andrea | [email protected].
Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability.