Cloud Security Architect — Data Analytics — Financial Services

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Capital One, founded in 1988, is a leading financial services company that provides banking options, credit cards, auto loans, auto financing, and more in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Our mission is to change banking for good. With a team of over 50,000 employees, we foster a culture of innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide excellent customer service, invest in cutting-edge technology, and promote financial education and literacy.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Security Architect at Capital One, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure for our data analytics platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain cloud-based security solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. You will report to the Director of Cloud Security and be a key contributor to our cloud security strategy.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure for data analytics platforms using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

. Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and product managers to develop and deploy secure data analytics solutions.

. Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and standards.

. Identify and mitigate cloud security risks, including data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance issues.

. Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture documents, including diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans.

. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud security solutions meet regulatory requirements.

. Provide training and guidance to development teams on cloud security best practices.

. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure.

. Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.

. Develop and maintain Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and processes.

. Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.

. Develop and maintain Cloud Security Gateway (CSG) configuration and policies.

. Develop and maintain Cloud Security orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) playbooks and runbooks.

. Develop and maintain Cloud Service Governance (CSG) policies and standards.

. Develop and maintain Cloud Service provider (CSP) security assessment and compliance artifacts.

. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.

. Develop and maintain cloud security metrics and monitoring tools.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

. 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, with a focus on data analytics platforms.

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

. Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks, including AWS Well-Architected Framework and Azure Security Benchmark.

. Experience with cloud security tools, including AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, and Google Cloud Identity and Access Management.

. Experience with cloud security platforms, including AWS Config, Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Security Command Center.

. Strong understanding of data privacy regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA.

. Experience with DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

. Experience with cloud-based identity and access management systems.

. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

. Experience with cloud-native applications and microservices.

. Experience with containerization and serverless computing.

. Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.

. Experience with cloud-based incident response and threat hunting.

. Strong knowledge of cloud security monitoring and incident response tools.

. Experience with cloud security training and awareness programs.

. Experience with cloud security certifications, including AWS Certified Security - Specialty and Azure Security, Compliance, and Identity Specialty.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of 50,000 - 80,000 EUR per year, depending on experience.

Health insurance is provided through our German healthcare plan.

Our retirement plan includes a company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.

You will receive 30 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to 10 national holidays.

We offer a comprehensive learning and development budget to support your professional growth.

Our remote work policy allows you to work from home, with flexible hours and a focus on results rather than hours worked.

Our team culture values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

We offer opportunities for career growth and professional development within the company.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Cloud Security team consists of 15 experienced professionals, including security architects, engineers, and analysts. We work collaboratively to design and implement secure cloud infrastructure for our data analytics platforms. We are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. We are a dynamic team that values innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to provide excellent customer service and promote financial education and literacy.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter, including your relevant experience and qualifications.

We expect a response within 7-10 business days after submitting your application.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, DE
Address	Bismarckstraße 10, 10623
Salary	EUR 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Capital One
Valid Until	2026-09-14

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Capital One. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.