Senior Cloud Security Architect (m/f/d) - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-28
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Bonn
Germany

DHL Group - we are the world's leading logistics provider. Our company connects people and markets, enabling global trade. We pursue the strategic goals of being the first choice worldwide for customers, employees, and investors. Through responsible entrepreneurial actions and commitment to society and the environment, we make a positive contribution to the world.

 

The Group CISO Architecture team provides a group-wide architecture framework for cybersecurity which includes technical and organizational requirements as well as guidelines for cybersecurity for IT and OT. They are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Cloud Security Architect (m/f/d) to lead and advance our cloud security strategy at the heart of DHL Group. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker who can prepare and negotiate decisions for the highest technical committees, ensuring that our security framework aligns with the dynamic needs of our organization and the ever-evolving threat landscape.

 

Senior Cloud Security Architect (m/f/d)

Bonn | Full-time | Permanent

 

Your responsibilities

  • Develop enterprise-level security architecture including requirement collection, technology selection, target state, gap analysis, roadmap steering and planning.
  • Define cybersecurity technical standards, logical security architecture, security requirements as well as configuration baselines for IaaS/PaaS/SaaS (Azure, GCP and M365).
  • Be a subject matter expert (SME) on cloud security – provide consulting for senior Stakeholders, non-technical as well as technical experts.
  • Collaborate with 3rd party providers and internal IT Services on security enhancements, compliance, ensure alignment and endorsement from business and technical stakeholders.
  • Conduct risk assessments for technical security architectures (costs, benefits, risk minimization, etc.), identify gaps, remediation paths, and technological solutions.
  • Be a communication master – ensure continuous stakeholder management with business and IT, identify gaps, propose holistic solutions and achieve group-wide endorsement.
  • Continuously evaluate and identify new risks and mitigation, based on CTI and industry best practices including (ISO 270xx, NIST frameworks, OWASP and CIS)
 

Your profile

  • A university degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing cloud security architecture (technical design diagrams), control design, roadmaps and baseline configurations, etc.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in IT security in multiple domains (IAM, Data Security, Endpoint, Network, ...)
  • Leading the security design and security architecture of multiple hybrid cloud transformation / compliance projects (Azure and GCP - plus)
  • Proven experience defining baselines configurations for cloud security controls including CWPP, CSPM, DSPM, cloud policy services and understanding their limitations.
  • Advantage – offensive security experience and certification e.g. OSCP+,OSEE, OSWE.
  • Advantage - Microsoft SC-100 certified, MS-102, Google Cloud Architect + Security Engineer
  • Advantage – experience driving security architecture solutions as a consultant (e.g. within Big 4, AWS/Azure professional services)
  • Excellent communication and presentational skills
  • Excellent English language skills.
 

Your benefits

  • Flexibility: We offer up to 3 days/week of flexible remote work, along with flexible working hours without core hours. The arrangements may vary depending on the task and role.
  • Well-Being: Fun, team spirit, and health are crucial factors. Therefore, within the company, we offer a wide range of health and preventive care services, an occupational physician and the FC Deutsche Post. Here, employees engage in sports activities together or exchange ideas.
  • Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
  • Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
  • Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
  • Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
  • Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
  • Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
  • What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!
 

About DHL Group

Without the commitment, creativity and know-how of our employees worldwide, the success of DHL Group would not be possible. Get to know us and become part of our team.

 

Apply now with your complete documents, stating your salary expectations, using the application button.

 

For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Christian Klenner at c.klenner@dhl.com or 0228-189-51938.

 

We look forward to receiving your application*.

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*At DHL Group, applications from all individuals are welcome, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion or physical attributes.