Application Security Architect

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Application Security Architect with a strong background in software development and a deep interest in cybersecurity. You will join the team of one of our most prestigious clients to lead the design and implementation of secure application architectures in a highly regulated and innovation-driven environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has transitioned from software development or penetration testing into security architecture and wants to make a real impact on how secure applications are built from the ground up.

️ Responsibilities

Design and implement secure architectures for enterprise-grade applications.

Lead security architecture and code reviews (threat modeling, static / dynamic analysis, etc.).

Advise development teams on secure coding practices (OWASP, SAST / DAST, etc.).

Define and promote standards for authentication, certificate management, and cryptography.

Translate complex technical security concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Act as a technical reference for application security within development and architecture teams.

Contribute to enterprise security frameworks (IAM, network, interfaces).

Train and mentor developers and software architects on security best practices.

✅ Requirements

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on application security.

Previous experience as a software developer or penetration tester.

Deep knowledge of authentication, digital certificates, and cryptographic standards.

Experience in security analysis of architectures and code.

Familiarity with secure coding guidelines (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE).

Ability to communicate technical risks to non-technical audiences.

Experience mentoring or training technical teams.

Advanced level of English and Spanish.

Nice to Have

Experience in regulated environments (e.g., MDR, HIPAA, GxP).

Background in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, ZAP, SonarQube, Snyk, etc.

Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure CI / CD pipelines.

What we offer?

Work with a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Hybrid work model with flexibility and work-life balance.

Be part of a high-impact, security-first culture.

Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.