Lead Security Consultant

Unlock the future of business with Synechron, where innovation meets strategy. In the Netherlands, our two main specialties—Business Consulting and Technology—work hand in hand to empower our clients. Within Technology, we drive groundbreaking innovation by implementing advanced technology solutions in Engineering & Technology Transformation, AI, Data Science & Analytics, and System Integration (Platforms) & Delivery. We bring strategy to life.

For our Engineering & Technology Transformation practice, we are on the lookout for leading technical specialists who not only possess deep technology expertise but can also translate complex business challenges into impactful solutions. Equally important is their ability to explain technology developments and choices in terms of business impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Security Consultant for our Security Engineering team. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to translate complex business challenges into effective security solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the financial services industry and the capability to engage with senior stakeholders. In this role you will:

• Client Engagement: Collaborate with financial institutions to understand their security challenges and advise on innovative technology solutions that align with their strategic objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Lead on- and offshore teams in implementing security solutions, ensuring they meet best practices and regulatory requirements.
• IAM Architecture Development: Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for cloud environments in line with security policies and standards.
• Security Strategy Formulation: Develop comprehensive security strategies encompassing user authentication, authorization, SSO, and MFA.
• Mentorship and Development: Coach junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell security services, engaging with CTOs and CIOs to drive growth.
   

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What We Offer

• We understand that a good salary is important, and we offer a competitive salary, including an annual bonus of up to 1 month’s salary, but next to that we offer so much more.
• Want to develop and grow your career? We offer an extensive training budget, focusing on both skills and content knowledge as on personal development.
• Linked to development, you’ll be partnered up with a mentor or become a mentor yourself and will be given an annual budget to have food and drinks together to share ideas for mutual improvement.
• A generous holiday allowance of 30 days per year.
• Company car or mobility budget, laptop & mobile phone.
• A state-of-the-art office next to the Johan Cruijff Arena, as well as a WFH allowance incl internet costs.
• Let’s connect! We have a lot of social and work activities including Friday drinks, sports activities, summer and Christmas party.
• Our yearly legendary Synetrip! A long weekend away with the whole office to a surprise location.
• A great work environment in a flat and approachable organization.

And more!

What You Bring

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent, with 5–7 years in a security-focused role.
• Certified CISSP or equivalent, with a strong understanding of cloud platform security standards (e.g., AZ-500, SC-100, AWS Certified Security Specialty).
• In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, including user authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management, along with experience in developing IAM architecture for cloud environments.
• Proven experience in designing secure access control models (RBAC, ABAC) and architecting solutions for SSO, MFA, and identity federation.
• Experience in automating IAM processes and integrating IAM solutions with cloud services to ensure consistent identity management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to lead on- and offshore teams and client workshops while coaching colleagues.
• Strong advisory competencies to clearly explain complex security concepts and a commercial mindset for cross- and upselling.
• Good knowledge of the financial services industry or other regulated sectors, and confidence in engaging with CTOs, CIOs, and senior IT management.
• You currently reside in the Netherlands

Synechron Netherlands

Since the opening of our office in the Netherlands in 2003, our team has played a vital role in digital innovation here at Synechron. Totaling 140+ people, our business consulting and technology teams, are agile enough to operate as a boutique consultancy, providing consultants, project managers and specialists for projects in banks across the Netherlands.

Our technology team provisions the latest data science, cloud, delivery, software engineering and architecture, while our business consultancy team delivers expertise in regulatory, digital, data management, sustainable finance, client lifecycle management (CLM) and strategy, as well as transformation and architecture (ST&A).

Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital, cloud-native, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, Synechron has globally been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

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