Senior Security Architect

In Security Architecture & Transformation we enable the business to deliver value to our consumers via technology securely by providing clear security directions, guardrails, and expert design authority without becoming a bottleneck. We offer guidance on applying robust security principles across the organization, ensuring that every technical solution or digital asset maintains full compliance with relevant security standards and requirements.

• Lead a team of Security Architects who will be core to delivering the following listed objectives
• Establish target‑state architectures of one or more of cloud, identity, network, application security, etc.
• Align security architecture with business priorities and digital transformation initiatives
• Drive adoption of modern frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, cloud‑native security)
• Lead architecture review boards (ARB) for new systems and major changes
• Define and enforce security design standards, patterns, and reference architectures
• Ensure consistency across regions, business units, and platforms
• Develop and communicate corporate information security policies, standards, and guidelines, ensuring secure architectural principles across designs
• Contribute to organizational strategies related to information control and evaluate environmental/market trends for risks, impacts, and opportunities
• Provide authoritative security control guidance in collaboration with legal, technical, and other experts
• Understand client needs, conduct analysis, recommend solution options, and facilitate stakeholder collaboration to ensure effective implementation
• Maintain expert level knowledge in defined specialisms, provide advanced guidance, and consolidate expertise from multiple sources
• Conduct and contribute to research activities, including data collection, report creation, publication, and presentation of findings
• Monitor emerging technologies, assess threats/opportunities, and produce reports and technology roadmaps

• College or university degree with focus on IT, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7 years of IT experience, with 5 years of exposure to the relevant area
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient English skills (verbal and written)
• Deep experience in at least one of:
  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Identity & access management (IAM, SSO, federation, Zero Trust)
  • Application & API security
  • Network security architecture
  • Data & AI Security Architecture
• Strong understanding in at least one of:
  • Threat modelling methodologies (STRIDE, etc.)
  • Secure SDLC practices
  • Modern architectures (microservices, containers, serverless)
• Proactivity and team‑player attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Growth mindset focused on continuous learning, improvement and adaptability to change
• Passion for the latest technology and for delivering consumer/business value
• Aptitude to learn and implement new technologies, with a hands‑on and problem‑solving approach

• Part of a company where digital transformation, innovation and continuous improvement are core principles of culture
• Opportunities to grow and reach expectations within a talented and passionate team of quality engineers
• Highly engaged, multinational environment with international career opportunities
• Individual development, training and a tech community
• Hybrid work setup: 40% weekly remote within Spain, combined with onsite facilities and culture
• Competitive salary, benefits and valuable discounts on adidas products

Location: Zaragoza
Contract: Full time