Enterprise Security Architect | Security Architecture

Deliver the strategic enterprise security architecture that helps Rabobank remain secure while supporting innovative global solutions.

Summary

As an Enterprise Security Architect at Rabobank, you will be responsible for the strategic direction of different security topics. You will develop enterprise security architecture based on a clear business and IT/OT vision and use the Zero Trust architecture model to support secure solutions across Rabobank.

You will work with architecture colleagues, security departments, senior management and programme stakeholders in a global context.

At a glance

• Define enterprise architecture guidance for security topics, including AI, quantum cryptography, data loss prevention, cloud protection, networks and the Internet of Things.
• Establish and maintain architecture standards, principles and models.
• Provide strategic security guidance to departments, senior management and programmes across Rabobank.

Which results will you deliver as an Enterprise Security Architect?

• Develop and communicate a compelling security IT/OT vision for your area that provides a clear strategic direction.
• Define enterprise architecture guidance for security-related subjects, including AI, quantum cryptography, data loss prevention, cloud protection, networks and the Internet of Things.
• Establish, maintain and enforce architecture standards, principles and models across the relevant security domains.
• Analyse the current business and IT environment, identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Provide architectural guidance for processes and solutions used by security departments, including CISO, Identity and Access Management and the Security Operations Centre.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

• Zero Trust architecture: use the Zero Trust architecture model and knowledge of current security technologies, processes and products to guide enterprise security decisions.
• Security technologies and capabilities: apply knowledge of industry standards, identity and access management, prevention, detection and response mechanisms, analytics interfacing, data loss prevention, cloud security, application security, containers, endpoint protection and emerging technologies.
• Cybersecurity developments and regulation: assess external developments in cyber and network security, identity management, post-quantum cryptography, cloud technology, geopolitical developments and European regulation, including DORA, NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, the Cybersecurity Act, the AI Act and GDPR.
• Architecture and security frameworks: use frameworks such as TOGAF, ISO 2700x, NIST and COBIT to establish and maintain security architecture direction.
• Architecture modelling: use architecture modelling techniques and systems such as ARIS and ArchiMate to document and communicate architecture decisions.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people's differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team

The architecture team addresses a broad range of topics, including security, cloud, data, data analytics, automation, data centres and the digital workplace. You will work closely with the other Enterprise Security Architect in the team. You will also collaborate with domain and business architects and stakeholders outside the architecture function.

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. We summarise this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are working towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard.

What do you bring?

Must-haves:

• 8+ years of working experience in an architecture or security role.
• 8+ years of working experience with IT delivery processes and frameworks, such as DevOps, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x and cloud.
• A university degree in a relevant field, such as business management, computer science, computer engineering or mathematics, or equivalent certifications.
• In-depth knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and recent security technologies, processes and products.
• In-depth knowledge of technical capabilities, including industry standards, IAM, prevention, detection, response mechanisms, analytics interfacing, DLP, cloud security, application security, containers, endpoint protection and emerging technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of external trends and developments in cyber and network security, identity management, post-quantum cryptography, cloud, European regulation, including DORA, NIS2, CRA, CSA, the AI Act and GDPR, and geopolitical developments.
• Knowledge of data management, architecture and security frameworks, including TOGAF, ISO 7000x, NIST and COBIT.
• Knowledge of architecture modelling techniques and systems, such as ARIS and ArchiMate.
• Certification in one or more of the following areas: CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA or equivalent certifications.
• Customer focus, influencing and coaching skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience advising senior management and programmes on security solutions in an international or global context.
• Experience motivating IT and business stakeholders to adopt security technologies and processes.

You and the application process

• Contact Anita van Lieshout, Business Manager, via Anita.van.Lieshout@rabobank.nl
• Contact Niels Diks, recruiter, via niels.diks@rabobank.nl
• [Interview format and location not confirmed].
• Candidates must already hold a valid visa that allows them to work in the Netherlands to be eligible for this vacancy.
• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.
• A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
• An assessment can be part of the application process.
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