Part-time External Security Architect (12-16h/week, 9-12 months) at CREATEQ

Iași, Iasi, Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Security, Cloud Security, Cryptography, DevSecOps, Identity Management, Regulatory Compliance, Security Audits, Secure Software Architecture, Risk Management, Java, Kubernetes, AWS, Incident Response, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are looking for a External Security Architect to join us on a part-time basis (approx. 30–40% of a full-time role, or 12–16 hours per week). The contract will be for a fixed period of 9–12 months. The role is suitable for candidates seeking flexible part-time employment or freelancers interested in a stable, long-term engagement. Responsibilities Act as a consultant for engineering teams on secure software design and development practices Lead and perform security reviews of applications, systems, and infrastructure Evaluate results from external audits and drive effective risk mitigation strategies Plan, commission, and oversee security audits across products and processes Assessment of known vulnerabilities and definition of mitigation measures Provide architectural guidance and long-term security strategy for software and cloud environments Design and document security concepts, policies, and standards Support and lead incident response and management activities. Minimum 3 years of experience in security roles within finance, SaaS, banking, or government industries Strong expertise in application security, cloud security, cryptography, DevSecOps, and identity management Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance and security audits Solid understanding of secure software architecture and risk management principles Hands-on experience in modern software environments (Java, Kubernetes, AWS) Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English Strong collaboration skills with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams. Challenging projects in a highly professional, but also collaborative and supportive environment Working in small and excellently skilled teams Opportunities for your continuous professional development Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills Private Health Insurance options for you and your family members Meal vouchers Hybrid and Remote work options, with provided parking for office commuters Service Recognition Awards, our way of celebrating and rewarding long-term contributions Awesome Referral Bonus Program, because great people know great people Team gatherings and team-building activities to foster connections, a sense of belonging and camaraderie

Responsibilities

The External Security Architect will consult with engineering teams on secure software design and lead security reviews of applications and systems. They will also evaluate external audit results and drive risk mitigation strategies.