(contractor) Solutions Architect / Security Lead

Sparq

United States
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Azure-native cloud platforms expertise
Security architecture in regulated finance
Bafin and gdpr regulatory compliance
** Sparq is seeking a remote Solutions Architect / Security Lead with deep expertise in Azure-native cloud platforms and a strong background in security architecture, particularly within regulated financial services. The ideal candidate will have experience in establishing architecture governance and coordinating penetration testing while fostering collaboration across teams. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the overall technical architecture for a complex enterprise financial platform while serving as the central authority on cross-team technical contracts.
  • Candidates must lead security architecture and compliance hardening in a regulated environment, ensuring readiness against BaFin and GDPR standards through coordinated penetration testing.
  • The position requires deep expertise in Azure-native cloud infrastructure including Key Vault, Entra 2FA, AKS, and networking alongside SAP integration patterns.

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** Sparq is seeking a remote Solutions Architect / Security Lead with deep expertise in Azure-native cloud platforms and a strong background in security architecture, particularly within regulated financial services. The ideal candidate will have experience in establishing architecture governance and coordinating penetration testing while fostering collaboration across teams. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Azure-native cloud platforms expertise
  • Security architecture in regulated finance
  • BaFin and GDPR regulatory compliance
  • SAP integration and ERP data exchange
  • Cross-team architecture governance enforcement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI tools and methodologies
  • Consultative approach to stakeholders
  • Ability to evangelize emerging technologies
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Deep expertise in solutions or enterprise architecture on Azure
  • Proven experience leading security architecture in financial services
  • Experience coordinating penetration testing for BaFin and GDPR

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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