Security & Compliance Architect – DRaaS

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About The Role
We are seeking a
Security & Compliance Architect
to lead and own the alignment of our Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution with global security standards and regulatory frameworks including
TISAX, ISO 27001, GDPR
, and others.

You will work cross-functionally with architecture, engineering, client stakeholders, and executive teams to define, implement, and govern controls across the DR lifecycle—from immutable backup strategies and ransomware resilience to audit readiness and ongoing security posture management.

This is a high-impact role that ensures the solution is secure, auditable, and compliant across multiple geographies and environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, HPE GreenLake).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security & compliance strategy for Disaster Recovery solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Map controls and collect evidence to meet the requirements of frameworks like TISAX, ISO 27001, GDPR, and others.
• Define and oversee implementation of immutable backup and ransomware recovery strategies.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive security governance framework, including DR-focused risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Develop and present quarterly audit packs, collaborating with internal teams and clients' security auditors.
• Establish and facilitate Security Governance Forums to track posture, metrics, and improvement plans.
• Maintain DR-specific security documentation, including policies, procedures, runbooks, and post-test reviews.
• Ensure quarterly DR testing incorporates security validations and supports regulatory audit requirements.
• Align with ITSM, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure-by-design DR architecture and operations.
• Support incident response planning, cyberattack simulations, and disaster scenarios in DR testing.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Information Security, Compliance, or Risk Management roles.
• Deep understanding of TISAX, ISO 27001, and GDPR frameworks and audit practices.
• Experience in Disaster Recovery, backup strategies, and ransomware protection.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and secure architecture in Azure, AWS, and/or HPE GreenLake.
• Hands-on experience defining security controls, SOPs, runbooks, and evidence collection processes.
• Proven track record designing or auditing secure infrastructure solutions for large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable), IAM solutions (e.g., Keycloak, CyberArk), and endpoint security (e.g., CrowdStrike) or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical security needs into business requirements.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have (strong plus)

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, etc.).
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (automotive, finance, healthcare).
• Participation in regulatory audits or third-party certification processes.
• Familiarity with DR-specific tooling such as Zerto, Veeam, or Rubrik.

About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists , ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year , won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.