Security Architect (all humans)

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We are part of Erste Group – the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 2,500 branches and over 45,000 employees. Our more than 2,000 IT experts and enthusiasts are the bank's Digital Muscle.

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect (all humans) for the IT Workplace division to join our team of IT experts. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of security architectures to ensure that the IT workplace environments of our 22,000 bank users are operated securely and efficiently.

What you get to do:

• Close cooperation with IT security and other specialists as an interface in the workplace environment to ensure the best possible security of our bank workplaces throughout Austria
• Cross-divisional coordination and operational support in the design, development and implementation of optimized security in the workplace environment through client hardening and security product operations
• Responsibility for the implementation of new security products (e.g. Microsoft) and process adjustments
• Client and server security & compliance management in the multi-cloud and on-premise environment
• Managing our providers and partners to ensure the secure and stable operation of our banking workstation systems throughout Austria
• Developing and maintaining relevant documentation and procedures for operations and certifications/audits

What you bring:

• Successful experience in project implementations and solution modernizations of workplace environments with more than 2,000 devices (Windows and macOS/iOS)
• Microsoft security integration into existing workplace systems and on-premise architectures as well as integration with other security solutions
• Authentication & identity management in hybrid environments and application of modern authentication procedures in the workplace and network context
• Architectural expertise in the Microsoft environment (Entra-ID, AD), in complex multi-forest environments and compliance management
• Experience with network and server security in centralized, decentralized and cloud environments
• Fluency in German and English (at least B2 level)
• Willingness to work 2 days per week on site in Vienna

Our Offer:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste   
• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic  
• Culinary delights – Healthy nutrition and good food are important for our quality of life. Whether lunch, breakfast or snacks – everything is within reach. As an employee, you receive a meal allowance per day.   
• Health Care – Taking care of your health is important. That’s why we contribute to your above standard medical examination and provide a helpline in case of hard lifetime situations. You also receive a salary compensation during sick leave  
• Work-Life-Balance – Sabbatical, paternity leave, contribution to marriage & childbirth, 4 days of extra holiday per year, contribution to the 3rd pillar and MultiSport card. This is how we promote a balance between work, leisure, and family  
• New way of work: With our flexible working hours model we want to make your life less complicated. Combing the best of both worlds, remote and office time  
• Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital  
• Language courses for German & English – Learning a new language unites  
• Visa Sponsoring – We support our employees with all the formalities associated with a relocation to Slovakia and also advise them on choosing a suitable residential area  
• A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - we are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 2.800,00 gross per month for this full time position. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations. 

The way we are:

Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.