Security Architect: PAM
- Vienna
- Full Time
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Cyber Security – Identify & Protect (I&P) team as a Security Architect. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the security architecture of ÖBB, ensuring that security-related requirements are integrated into our IT landscape in a holistic, sustainable, and feasible manner. A special focus lies on Privileged Access Management (PAM): You will act as the central point of contact for this field, drive its architectural advancement, and collaborate closely with Cyber Security Engineering, Solution Architects, as well as ÖBB’s infrastructure and platform teams.
Your role, you will...
- develop and be responsible for the overarching security architecture for the ÖBB Group – from strategic planning to technical detailed design – from the perspective of the central service provider.
- create architectural concepts, decision-making foundations, blueprints, and justifications for security-relevant topics with a special focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- serve as the central point of contact for PAM and advise internal stakeholders on architectural, technical, and organizational questions regarding privileged access.
- evaluate solution and architecture proposals in terms of security impacts, regulatory requirements, dependencies, and sustainable feasibility.
- shape the further development of the PAM target architecture and support the integration of corresponding solutions into existing IT and security architectures.
- coordinate closely with adjacent architecture, operations, and cyber security teams and incorporate security aspects into decision-making and governance processes.
- accompany projects from the concept phase to go-live, ensuring that security requirements are considered from the outset (Security by Design).
- support the definition of security standards, guidelines, and procedural instructions – particularly in the context of privileged accounts, access, and administrative permissions.
- conduct architecture reviews and security assessments and derive concrete measures and improvements in collaboration with IS risk management.
- monitor technological developments and best practices in the field of security architecture and PAM, and evaluate their benefits for ÖBB.
Your profile, you...
- have completed higher education (IT Security, Computer Science, or Business Informatics with a focus on IT Security) or possess comparable professional experience in the IT security environment.
- bring in-depth knowledge of IT architecture, cyber security, identity & access management, or related security domains.
- have experience in designing, evaluating, or advancing security architectures in complex IT environments.
- ideally have practical knowledge in Privileged Access Management, such as privileged accounts, session management, password vaults, least-privilege principles, or protecting administrative access.
- have experience in developing concepts, decision-making foundations, or architecture documentation.
- are accustomed to being the technical point of contact for stakeholders and translating complex requirements into viable security solutions.
- are familiar with hybrid IT architectures and ideally with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understand the associated security challenges.
- ideally hold recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PAM software certifications, or comparable qualifications.
Our offer
- We offer a secure and sustainable workplace and the opportunity to make your personal contribution to the most climate- and environmentally friendly mobility in Austria.
- You can look forward to an exciting and varied role in a diverse and professional team with numerous interfaces. An open and trusting work environment on equal footing characterizes us.
- An attractive flexitime model and the option for home office allow you to balance work and private life.
- Furthermore, you will find comprehensive opportunities for professional and personal development as well as in-depth knowledge transfer from your colleagues.
- Numerous additional benefits await you (special conditions for rail travel and in our travel agencies, travel discounts,
- holiday homes and apartments in popular domestic vacation regions, company-wide events & sports activities, culinary offerings in our in-house bistro).
- For the position of "Senior Specialist in Cyber Security Operations," the collective agreement for employees in the field of automatic data processing and information technology stipulates a minimum salary of €56,854 gross per year for a 38.5-hour workweek. Depending on qualifications and professional experience, an overpayment is possible.
Your application
We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (including CV, cover letter, and certificates). If you are an internal applicant, please ideally also include your SAP applicant extract.
We warmly invite you to visit our ÖBB Job Shop at Wien Mitte for any questions or further information. Our team is happy to assist you in person. You can find more information at: ÖBB Job Shop» Job Consultation in Wien Mitte The Mall - ÖBB Karriere (oebb.at).
Women are an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in the event of equal qualifications – taking into account the relevant framework conditions of all applications.
Please note that a criminal record certificate will be required as part of the hiring process.
Contact persons
For technical questions regarding this job posting, Livia Bobal is available at +43 664/6175418.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at +43 5 1778 97 77888.
About the company:
Since 1923, ÖBB has shaped mobility in Austria and taken responsibility for a modern infrastructure as well as the transportation of people and goods.
A career at ÖBB is not only diverse but also meaningful: As the largest climate protection company in the mobility sector, we move all of Austria, drive the Austrian economy forward, promote innovation, and are a reliable, responsible employer. We support our employees in their professional and personal development, implement measures for their health, and together we create a corporate culture characterized by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
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