Security Solution Architect

Talan · Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Company

Talan

Work style

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Location

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Published

2026-10-28

Source checked

2026-10-28

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Company Description Talan – Positive Innovation Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Talan at a Glance Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year. Our Core Areas of Expertise Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI. Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency. Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies. We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications. Job Description As a Senior Solution Architect – Security Focus, you will design and govern secure enterprise-grade architectures aligned with: Client's approved security frameworks Enterprise governance and regulatory requirements Multi-region/domain architectural consistency Cloud-native best practices (primarily AWS) You will act as a trusted security architecture advisor, working closely with: CIB CTO Security BaaS Security CISO Regional architecture and security teams and platform engineering domains Devops team Solution Architect team KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Define and design end-to-end security architectures aligned with Santander Group security frameworks and standards. Ensure multi-region/domain alignment of security patterns and architectural consistency. Design authentication and authorization models based on: OAuth2 OpenID Connect (OIDC) SAML 2.0 Federated identity JWT/token-based architectures Define IAM strategies for cloud-native environments, primarily AWS, while ensuring compatibility with hybrid or multi-cloud scenarios. Collaborate with Security and Governance stakeholders to validate architectural decisions. Lead and execute Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to validate security models and emerging technologies. Contribute to cloud migration and modernization initiatives, defining secure target architectures and transition roadmaps. Embed security-by-design and DevSecOps principles across solution lifecycles. Participate in architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments. Establish reusable security patterns, blueprints, and best practices for cross-region adoption. Stay current with AWS security services and evolving industry standards. Qualifications Mandatory Skills 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture with strong focus on Security Architecture and IAM. Proven experience designing security architectures in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred). Experience aligning architectures with enterprise-wide security frameworks. Hands-on experience implementing OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, federation, and enterprise IdP integrations. Experience contributing to cloud migration and modernization programs. Experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred). Advanced English profiency (Spanish is a plus). Skills & Knowledge Deep understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks. Strong knowledge of enterprise Identity Providers and federation models. Advanced knowledge of AWS security services (IAM, KMS, WAF, Shield, Security Hub, API Gateway, EKS, etc.). Experience defining IAM strategies for multi-region/domain and hybrid cloud environments. Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles. Knowledge of encryption standards, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, TLS/mTLS. Ability to produce clear, structured architecture documentation and security blueprints. Nice to have: Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA or equivalent). AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Security Specialty. Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud governance models. Experience with DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code security controls (Terraform, Ansible, Github actions). Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security. Exposure to observability and security monitoring frameworks. Education: Bachelor's degree Postgraduate studies or specialization in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, or Enterprise Architecture are valued. Soft Skills: Strong communication and presentation abilities. Ability to influence across global and regional teams without direct authority. Strong stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinking with strong risk awareness. Leadership and mentoring capabilities. High adaptability in complex, regulated environments. Additional Information What do we offer you? Long term Employment contract Training and career development Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you! Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

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