Senior Cloud Security Architect — Financial Services

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Microsoft is a leader in technology and innovation, founded in 1975 with a mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. As a global technology company, we have a presence in over 190 countries and a diverse workforce of more than 220,000 people. Our culture values collaboration, empathy, and a passion for learning, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our achievements include developing the world's most popular productivity software, introducing the world's first modern operating system, and creating the world's fastest supercomputer.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Cloud Security Architect in our Financial Services team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients in the financial sector. You will work closely with our cloud engineering team to ensure that our clients' cloud environments are secure, compliant, and meet the highest standards of security and data protection. You will report to our Cloud Security Manager and will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about cloud security.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions for our financial services clients, including cloud storage, compute, and network architecture.

. Collaborate with our cloud engineering team to ensure that our clients' cloud environments are secure, compliant, and meet the highest standards of security and data protection.

. Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and compliance.

. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.

. Provide guidance and support to our clients on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

. Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security trends, technologies, and standards.

. Participate in cloud security research and development to identify new threats and vulnerabilities.

. Collaborate with our sales team to identify potential cloud security risks and opportunities for our clients.

. Develop and maintain relationships with our clients to ensure their cloud security needs are met.

. Provide training and education to our clients on cloud security best practices.

. Stay up-to-date with industry certifications, standards, and regulations.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

. 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and implementation.

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

. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

. Experience with cloud security tools and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

. Experience with cloud security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO, or PCI-DSS.

. Experience with cloud migration and deployment.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

. Experience with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

. Experience with cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

. Experience with cloud security automation tools.

. Certification in cloud security architecture, such as CCSP-CA.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

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

We provide comprehensive health insurance and a retirement plan.

We offer 25 days of vacation per year and a €500 learning and development budget.

We are a remote-friendly company and offer flexible working arrangements.

Our team culture values collaboration, empathy, and a passion for learning.

We offer opportunities for growth and professional development.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

The Financial Services team is a dynamic and collaborative group of cloud security experts who are passionate about helping our clients achieve their cloud security goals. We are a team of 10 people who work closely together to deliver secure cloud infrastructure solutions to our clients. We are a remote-friendly team and enjoy working together to solve complex cloud security challenges.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to hearing from you.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, DE
Address	Hauptstraße 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany, 10117
Salary	EUR 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Microsoft
Valid Until	2026-09-13

📨 How to Apply

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