Cybersecurity Architect Manager

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico’s approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.  

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Architect Manager plays an essential role as part of the second line of defense, ensuring that all IT and security implementations align with the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, policies, and standards. This role is responsible for verifying and controlling the design and implementation of secure systems, architectures, and tools while collaborating closely with IT, DevOps, and GTO teams . The Cybersecurity Architect Manager also participates in the evaluation and selection of security products to enhance the organization's overall security posture and protect crown jewels and critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Second Line of Defense

• Act as an independent security control authority, challenging and approving proposed architectures and solutions to ensure they meet security requirements.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of security measures implemented across projects, infrastructure, and business processes.
• Plan and execute penetration tests to assess the effectiveness of security controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.

2. Secure Architecture Design

• Define and oversee the development of secure architectures, ensuring they incorporate best-in-class security principles (e.g., defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege).
• Collaborate with the IT and development teams to design secure systems and applications that align with the organization's business goals.
• Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded into projects and systems from inception to deployment, protecting crown jewels and critical assets.

3. Control and Verification of Implementations

• Develop and enforce architectural security guidelines and standards for IT systems, cloud solutions, applications, and network infrastructures.
• Perform post-implementation verification to confirm security measures are correctly deployed and effective.

4. Security Product Selection and Innovation

• Lead the evaluation and selection of security products, tools, and solutions that strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with procurement and IT teams to assess vendor solutions based on security capabilities, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, or CCSP are a must
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or risk management.
• Experience working as part of a second line of defense, with proven skills in validation, control, and oversight.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and managing penetration tests, analyzing findings, and implementing remediation strategies.
• Knowledge of security products (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, EDR, IAM, encryption tools) and experience in security product evaluations.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing secure architectures for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with risk management processes, security governance, and reporting metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone. To learn more about what it's like working inside Ingenico, follow us on LinkedIn