Application Security Architect (m/f/d)Madrid
The Application Security Architect (m/f/d) designs and implements secure application architectures, defining security controls and policies to protect applications from threats. They provide strategic guidance to developers and security teams.
Please note that the working location for this position will be in Madrid city, where we are currently setting up a new office.
Creating passion: your responsibilities
- Develop and enforce application security architecture frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices to align with compliance requirements (e.g. OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001)
- Review and approve application security designs while ensuring secure software development and architecture
- Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by collaborating with development teams and enabling DevSecOps practices
- Adopt and promote a security-by-design approach with the different stakeholders
- Conduct threat modeling, security reviews, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
- Evaluate, recommend, and oversee security tools and testing solutions (SAST, DAST, IAST) to strengthen application security
- Define security strategies for applications (e.g. IAM) and Implement Security Principles such as Zero Trust
- Actively contribute to the Coporate Information Security architecture community, sharing insights and best practices
- Collaborate with IT, EA, DevOps amd Engineering Team to align security Objectives
Contributing your strengths: your qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in application security architecture role
- Following certificates are preferred; CISSP, SABSA as well as Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- English is a Must, German and French are a plus
- Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST)
- Expertise in OWASP, SSDLC, and DevSecOps, with strong knowledge of secure software architecture
- Strong understanding of microservices security, API security, and IAM (e.g. OAuth, SAML, JWT)
- Knowledge of cloud-native security and CI/CD integration (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Experience with container security and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes)
Our commitment to you: your benefits
At Liebherr, we believe people are at the heart of our success. As part of our international team, you’ll enjoy a secure role in a family-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term career growth:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your expertise
- Flexible and hybrid working model
- Creative freedom and responsibility to shape processes and solutions in our global transformation
- Continuous learning and development with tailored training and certification opportunities
- Meal vouchers
- Life and accident insurance
- Option to include a premium private health insurance package as part of the flexible remuneration
- A safe, stable and international workplace within a trusted family business that invests in people
Please only use the online application option.
Please note that we do not accept applications via recruitment agencies for this position.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Karoliina Rissanen.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
- Job ID
- 78304
- Division
- Liebherr International
- Company
- Liebherr IT Shared Service Centre Ibérica, S.L.
- Area of employment
- Information technology / Software
- Country
- Spain
- Entry level
- Professionals
- Type of contract
- full time
The company
Liebherr is a family-run technology company that is not only one of the largest construction machinery manufacturers in the world, but also offers high-quality, user-oriented products and services in many other areas. The Group employs nearly 50,000 people in more than 140 companies on all continents.
Location
Liebherr IT Shared Service Centre Ibérica, S.L.Spain
Contact
Karoliina Rissanen

