At a glance

We are looking for an IT Domain Architect with focus on Identity & Access management, working in the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO).

The need for information security is rapidly increasing. Especially within a bank, where attackers have much to gain. For that reason we are constantly searching for smarter ways to make digital banking as secure as possible. A big responsibility as there is much at stake. 

Do you have the knowledge and insights in the technical (im)possibilities and dependencies of large and complex changes in our IT landscape? Are you able to guarantee the safety of our bank- and client data in a smarter and better way? And are you excellent at communicating this to your stakeholders? Are you able to influence on these topics in large groups? Then tell us your story. We are curious. If you are good, you will become better with us. That we promise you!
 

Your job

Your primary assignment will be to define and guard the technical choices we make in our identity & access management-related IT landscape. From future state architecture and current state architecture to solution intent.  But we also need you to build bridges and connect different views and opinions into one direction. You will work together with many colleagues and teams, as you align business objectives with IT objectives. As a sparring partner you will help the IT Lead, Grid Owner and Product Owner with the right cadres and solutioning. But you also coach, guide and monitor the agile delivery teams in their solution design and actual implementation activities, to ensure that the solution intents are delivered. In doing so, you also make sure that key non-functional requirements, such as security standards are complied with. 

This is therefore a very challenging function, where we can offer you a high-level of responsibility, autonomy, and both a conceptual and people challenge. A Domain Architect has technical expertise, a long term vision, product knowledge and soft skills. Main goal: simplifying and improvement of the IT landscape so that ABN AMRO remains secure and future proof. All activities of the Domain Architect are really based on creation of long term value keeping the future state architecture in mind. 

This role is for someone who enjoys working as part of a team of technical experts and being the linking pin between technology, product owners and management. This means that you will:

• Coach agile development teams making the right architectural decisions in a landscape transformation but also able to provide clear guidance when needed
• Help the development teams to cut big changes in small user stories and shippable products
• Work together with several departments, teams and various technologies
• That you continuously learn from theory, or every now and then from mistakes you or others make

Working environment

You will be working for the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO), the central information security function within ABN AMRO. CISO has adopted an agile way of working where we take on challenges as a team, regardless of hierarchy. We want to be the driving force for security of the bank, our customers and society. Banking for better, for generations to come.

The CISO domain architects are organised within the team Technology & Engineering (T&E). Our role (amongst others) is to be the expert centre for IT security and to be the central hub for security related advice. You will work in a team of 14 CISO domain architects. In that team you are part of a much larger architecture community within the organisation. 
 

Your profile

You have extensive knowledge on IT, IT architecture, and information security and have worked at least 5 years as an IT Architecture role, preferrable in the field of Identity & Access Management. 

We expect you to:

• Have a university or Bsc degree
• Have experience in creating solution architectures / solution intents
• Have a thorough understanding of (digital) identities, RBAC/ABAC, authentication protocols, electronic signing
• Have good analytical and communication skills
• Are able to drive a solution
• Like keeping stakeholders aligned and their concerns addressed
• Are experienced in the DevOps & Agile way of working

It’s great if you:

• Understand and have experience with Microsoft Azure services
• Have worked in the field of software engineering
• Are Togaf and Archimate certified
• Have some security certification like CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, etc.

The following soft-skill are required: Connector - Educator - Change mindset - Communication skills & Vision.

We are looking for a strong personality with a passion for realising innovation and change. Are you able to translate your vision to people in order to realise change? Are you willing to contribute strategic initiatives and digitalisation? Let us know by responding on this vacancy with your resume including a short motivation. 

The mindset of a Domain Architect within our eyes: 

• Domain Architects are the connectors within IT and business within the bank. You will connect between teams, IT integrators but also with each other. 
• Domain Architects work towards a clear strategy for our future state architecture within the grid. A clear vision is required with a clear argumentation and therewith choices. Also there will be thought of a plan of approach how do realise this vision. 
• Domain Architects are up to date of latest IT security knowledge within the area of architecture. 
• Domain Architects are there to facilitate delivery teams. They will support where needed and facilitate on the area of (data) architecture. 
• Domain Architects are creative, think of solutions and outside the box. They will put in effort to make things more smooth and more clear than before.  
• Domain Architects have an overview of the existing IT landscape, understand and can explain the functionality of the components of the landscape, and maintain a record of this (Current State Architecture)
   

We are offering

Within ABN AMRO you will have the space to work together at a future state architecture for realising the protection for the bank and it’s customers. We are eager to learn from your experience and willing to share your best practices. We offer you the opportunity to further enlarge your knowledge. It is up to you if you want to exploit this opportunity!

We provide you: 

• The opportunity to be the best you can be and lots of room to grow both personally and professionally 
• Possibilities for flexible working hours and work from home are negotiable.  We offer good facilities for remote working. 
• The opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness 
• A personal development budget of EUR 1.000 per year 
• An annual public transportation pass  
• A solid pension plan 
   

Interested?

Are you interested? Respond on this vacancy. For more information, please contact me via joel.blaauw@nl.abnamro.com. We are willing to get to know you!
 

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.