Cybersecurity Architect – Zero Trust Specialist (Defense & Public Sector)
BEIGAR · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Lead Zero Trust architecture design for defense.
- Ensure identity, access, networks, and data.
- Work on critical EU and defense projects.
- Collaborate in international multidisciplinary teams.
- Requires 10+ years cybersecurity experience.
About the role
Cybersecurity Architect – Zero Trust Specialist (Defense & Public Sector)
BEIGAR is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design and evolution of security architectures for critical European and defense sector projects. You will join the Architecture Department with a cross-functional view of on-premise, hybrid cloud, and high-security distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition and design of architectures based entirely on the Zero Trust model.
- Comprehensively ensure identity, access, devices (endpoints), networks, applications, and APIs.
- Guarantee data protection in projects for the European Union and the Defense sector.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in architecture, operations, and business in international environments.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in security architecture roles or designing large-scale secure solutions.
- Demonstrable experience in Zero Trust projects comprehensively covering identity and access, devices and endpoints, networks, applications and APIs, and data protection.
- Solid command of secure network architecture, encryption in transit and at rest, EDR, XDR, and DLP.
- Participation in projects for Public Administrations or European Union institutions, either in framework programs or funded projects.
- Experience in defense or military environments, or strong familiarity with their operational security and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work regularly in international environments with professional fluency in Spanish and English.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in architecture, development, operations, and business.
Desirables:
- Participation in European research and development initiatives or programs such as Horizon Europe, EDF, or Digital Europe in the field of cybersecurity, defense, or critical infrastructure.
- Experience in classified networks, OT/ICS systems, or command and control platforms applying defense-in-depth and secure-by-design principles.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity Architecture
- Zero Trust
- Identity and Access Management
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR)
- DLP
- Public Sector Projects
- Defense Sector Experience
- International Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Cybersecurity Architect
- Zero Trust
- Security Architecture
- Defense Sector
- Public Sector
- Identity and Access Management
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- EDR
- XDR
- DLP
- EU Projects
- Horizon Europe
- EDF
- Digital Europe
- OT/ICS Security
- Secure by Design
- Spanish
- English
- Senior Cybersecurity
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, focusing on 5+ years in security architecture and demonstrable Zero Trust project involvement. Quantify achievements in data protection and secure network design.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize your work with Public Administrations, EU institutions, or defense/military environments, including any involvement in specific programs like Horizon Europe or EDF.
- Demonstrate technical expertise: Clearly list your proficiency in secure network architecture, encryption, EDR, XDR, and DLP. Mention any experience with OT/ICS or command and control systems.
- Prepare for international collaboration: Be ready to discuss your experience working in international, multidisciplinary teams and showcase your fluency in Spanish and English.
- Research BEIGAR's mission: Understand their focus on high-security projects for defense and the public sector to align your application with their strategic goals.
Technical preparation
Master Zero Trust principles and implementation.,Deepen knowledge of secure network architecture.,Practice designing integrated security solutions.,Familiarize with defense security requirements.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a major security architecture transition.,How do you ensure data protection in sensitive projects?,Share an experience collaborating with international teams.,How do you approach complex security challenges?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific Zero Trust principles are prioritized for this Cybersecurity Architect role at BEIGAR?
- This Cybersecurity Architect role at BEIGAR prioritizes a comprehensive Zero Trust implementation covering identity, access, devices (endpoints), networks, applications, and APIs, with a strong emphasis on data protection for defense and public sector projects.
- Does BEIGAR require experience with specific European defense or research programs for the Cybersecurity Architect position?
- Yes, while not strictly mandatory, experience with European Union institutions, defense projects, or participation in programs like Horizon Europe, EDF, or Digital Europe is highly desirable for the Cybersecurity Architect position at BEIGAR.
- What level of English and Spanish fluency is expected for the Cybersecurity Architect role?
- Professional fluency in both Spanish and English is required for the Cybersecurity Architect role, reflecting the need to work effectively in international environments and collaborate with diverse teams at BEIGAR.
- Can candidates with experience in OT/ICS systems apply for the Cybersecurity Architect position?
- Experience with OT/ICS systems or command and control platforms, applying defense-in-depth and secure-by-design principles, is considered a desirable asset for the Cybersecurity Architect role at BEIGAR, indicating a broader understanding of critical infrastructure security.
- What distinguishes this Cybersecurity Architect role at BEIGAR from other similar positions?
- This role at BEIGAR is distinguished by its focus on leading Zero Trust architecture for critical European defense and public sector projects, requiring a deep understanding of high-security environments and international collaboration.
- How important is experience with secure network architecture and encryption for the Cybersecurity Architect at BEIGAR?
- A solid command of secure network architecture, including encryption in transit and at rest, is a core requirement for the Cybersecurity Architect at BEIGAR, crucial for designing robust security solutions for sensitive projects.