Senior Cybersecurity Architect - ODS at Santander

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Studies related to Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or similar
  • At least 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field
  • Deep experience in the tasks previously mentioned (leading translation of user stories into technical requirements, working as product owner for identity provider system, supporting stakeholders, supporting development squads, facilitating dependencies, supporting acceptance tests, updating teams on changes, approving release plans, analyzing/reporting delivery/progress/risks/opportunities, managing technical debt)
  • Advanced level of English (Spanish is a plus)
  • Experience working with cloud environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the translation of user stories into detailed technical requirements and technical tasks to feed developer squad teams, providing a systems perspective and identifying impacts and dependencies. Ensure applicable definition of ready/definition of done requirements are documented
  • Work as a product owner for an identity provider system
  • Support stakeholders to prioritize user stories, technical items, defects from L0/L1/L2 IT Operations, and L3 support tickets based on criticality and customer impact
  • Support development squad teams to rebalance effort between user story development and defect/ticket resolution on a daily basis
  • Facilitate critical dependencies management within the IT product and across products
  • Support the development and execution of acceptance tests based on acceptance criteria, coordinating all test activities and ensuring stories meet criteria
  • Continuously update the delivery team on business changes, in coordination with Business Product Owners and peer Technical Product Owners
  • Approve the final release plan in accordance with agreed priorities and dependencies, in collaboration with the Release Manager
  • Analyze and report delivery, progress, risks, and opportunities
  • Ensure technical debt is properly managed, with support from SW Architecture leads
  • Lead and own the development and performance of a specific IT product throughout its lifecycle: analysis, monitoring, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement
  • Direct development squad teams, support creation of user stories with business product owner peers, coordinate testing activities, and approve release plans
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to optimum technical quality and performance standards within managed IT products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CybersecuritySecurity ArchitectureIdentity ProviderIT Product LifecycleAgileUser StoriesTechnical RequirementsSquad LeadershipTesting CoordinationRelease Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Cybersecurity Architect role?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Senior Cybersecurity Architect position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Cybersecurity Architect?

The role involves leading development squad teams, translating user stories into technical requirements, acting as product owner for an identity provider system, managing dependencies, coordinating tests, and ensuring technical quality and performance standards.

What is the company culture like at Open Digital Services?

Open Digital Services has a unique culture in an agile environment, focused on innovation, learning, growth, local and international career opportunities, and a modern, diverse setting.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Cybersecurity Architect role?

Strong candidates should have expertise in leading IT product lifecycles, translating user stories to technical tasks, managing development squads, handling identity provider systems, and coordinating testing and releases in an agile setup.

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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