Senior IT Security Architect – Financial Services (Lugano, Hybrid)

About the role

Are you an experienced security architect with a passion for designing robust, scalable and compliant security solutions in complex environments? Join a highly reputable financial services organisation to influence security strategy and shape secure architectures at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise‑level security architectures across business‑critical systems.
• Define secure architecture patterns for on‑premise and cloud services and review designs and implementations.
• Develop threat models, conduct security risk assessments and embed secure design principles into project lifecycles.
• Advise senior stakeholders on emerging threats, vulnerability mitigations and compliance obligations.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in security architecture within financial services or other regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP and CIS Controls.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• IT Security Architecture
• Cybersecurity
• Security Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
• Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)
• Network & System Security
• Identity & Access Management
• Secure Design & Threat Modelling
• Risk Management & Architecture Governance

What we offer

• Salary range CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 per year.
• Performance bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Additional benefits.