Security Architect

The Security Architect role at Pepperstone exists to define and own the security design of Pepperstone applications, APIs, and supporting platforms. This includes translating the organisation risk appetite into clear, actionable architectural patterns that engineering teams can build to, ensuring security is a foundational consideration rather than an afterthought.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture or principal/staff security engineering role
• Deep expertise in application security architecture across web, mobile, API, and microservices domains
• Strong working knowledge of common vulnerability classes, OWASP Top 10, and application-layer attack patterns
• Demonstrated experience designing secure architectures for cloud-native and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in threat modelling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, or MITRE ATT&CK, with the ability to lead sessions with engineering teams
• Experience working in or with regulated financial services organisations and familiarity with frameworks such as DORA, PCI-DSS, ISO and SOC
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex security design decisions into clear guidance for engineers and risk-based recommendations for senior leadership
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, CCSP, or AWS/Azure Security is a plus
• Hands-on background in software engineering or development is strongly advantageous
• Fluency in English; Hungarian language skills are an advantage
• Ability to live the Pepperstone values
• Committed to ongoing learning and development

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near Astoria at KLUSTER Coworking