Solution Architect - Technical Security (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. Based in Kitzingen, Germany, it's a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. With a long-standing tradition and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Can you say 'yes'?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Review and document the current security tools and configurations across Cloud, Workplace, and Connectivity domains, identifying gaps and risks.
• Define and maintain a comprehensive security architecture while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with Cyber Defense, Corporate Information Security, and Technology Solutions teams to develop and implement security roadmaps.
• Design secure, scalable, and high-performance system architectures, including APIs, interfaces, and solution blueprints.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technology solutions, supporting quality gates for architecture, security, and compliance.

Who you are

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture with a strong focus on security across cloud, workplace, and network domains.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, as well as relevant technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in translating business and technical requirements into secure and scalable solutions.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to co-create domain and solution architectures with cross-functional teams.
• A willingness to learn and grow, with a focus on attitude, behaviors, and values that align with the role.

What We Offer

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.