IT Security Architect (m/f/d) – International NGO

IT Security Architect (m/f/d)
📍 International Development NGO · Rhine-Main-Neckar region · Hybrid (up to 60% remote)
💶 €63,000 – €69,300 + annual bonus · Permanent · Full-time

About the organisation

Our client is a well-established international non-profit with 500+ employees. Working with local partner organisations across several continents, they improve health, access to care and inclusion in low-income communities. The culture is purpose-driven, warm, collaborative and international.

They're strengthening their IT function and are looking for a senior security specialist to shape how the whole organisation protects its systems, data and people.

The role

You'll own the strategy and development of the IT security and service architecture, reporting to the Head of Infrastructure within a team of around 10. It's a strategic role, but you'll stay hands-on.

• Design and develop the organisation-wide IT security architecture, in line with the digital transformation strategy
• Set security standards, policies and controls for systems, infrastructure, data and services
• Run information security, risk management, vulnerability management and incident response
• Build security awareness across the organisation
• Monitor the security infrastructure and respond to threats such as malware and phishing
• Lead complex IT infrastructure projects with internal teams and external providers
• Help administer core systems when needed

What you bring

• Several years in IT security architecture or a similar senior security role
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure / M365, AWS or GCP) and change management
• The ability to turn resilience requirements into practical architecture
• A hands-on, pragmatic way of working, with a service mindset
• German and English at B2 level or above, spoken and written
• A university degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for about 10% of the time, including outside the EU

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or similar certifications
• Experience in NGOs, the public sector or international, multicultural teams

What's on offer

• A role with real impact, where your work supports people in some of the world's most underserved regions
• Freedom to shape the organisation's whole security architecture
• Permanent contract under a collective pay agreement, with an annual bonus and a monthly family allowance
• 31 days' holiday
• Flexible hybrid working: up to 60% remote, and you choose your office days
• Company pension scheme
• Strong training and development budget
• Modern, accessible offices with free parking and EV/bike charging

Hiring process

Intro call with me → Interview with HR and the hiring manager → Technical and culture-fit interview

Please send employment references (Arbeitszeugnisse) and certificates with your CV.

Interested?

Book a 15-minute call: https://cal.com/mo.m2talents.com/live-application-call
Or send me your number and I'll call you when it suits you.

Mo Paquin | M2Talents
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