Technology Strategy Architect

Merck & Co.

CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (IT Riverview) Onsite Architecture

About this role

Job Description

Help us protect our company by continuously reassessing our current technology stack and be on the lookout for new emerging technologies solving our biggest IT security problems. Join our team to make a significant impact on our IT security landscape and contribute to the advancement of our security architecture.

Responsibilities

Continuously reevaluate our existing security stack, work with stakeholders to better assess technology gaps, deficiencies, and overlapping capabilities
Embrace the use of strategic tools and platforms, including Google, Azure, AWS, ZScaler, and Wiz
Support or perform PoC and evaluation work
Maintain our security technology inventory aligned to cybersecurity capabilities and risks
Work with technical leads and stakeholders to discover emerging and cutting-edge technology
Act as a thought leader on how to effectively protect our company and introduce targeted friction
Design robust and scalable cloud-hybrid systems that ensure high availability and resilience in a medium to large organization
Oversee PoCs and discovery efforts to protect against emerging threats and address control deficiencies
Define security architecture principles, patterns, and blueprints by preparing reusable architectural artifacts in the form of design diagrams, IaC, or infographics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and define roadmaps and strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and company goals
Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships, leveraging exceptional networking and influencing skills to navigate cross-culturally with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
Train and educate technical architects on security best practices and broker knowledge sharing within the Security Architecture community

Qualifications

Required

Strong understanding of core IT Security disciplines, including Cloud, IAM, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Risk, and Compliance
Experience working in a large enterprise, driving outcomes by influencing various IT and business teams, business and technology architects, IT and divisional leaders
Deep familiarity with modern architectural methodologies, including cloud, serverless architectures, microservices, and the principles of DevSecOps
Expertise in Hybrid Solution Architecture
Expertise in Cyber Engineering or Operations
Understanding of key emerging technologies (AI, Quantum Computing)
Exceptional analytical skills coupled with a strong aptitude for problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, allowing for effective collaboration with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Ability to act as a Change Catalyst
Strong focus on Innovation
Effective Networking and Partnerships skills
IT and IT Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, GIAC, AWS, Google or Azure certs, etc.
Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Product Model, and Agile teams
Proven expertise in Security Architecture and Threat Modeling, particularly within hybrid environments that integrate on-premises and cloud solutions

What We Offer

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
Pension and health (Canadian Medical) contributions
Internal reward system plus referral program
5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport card, Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank and Foodora discount programs
Up-to-date laptop and iPhone, parking in the garage, showers, refreshments
Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Required Skills:

AI Compliance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Architectures, Cloud IAM, Communication, Cyber Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Endpoint Security, Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Information Technology Security, Microservices Architecture, Network Security, Problem Solving, Quantum Computing, Risk Management, Security Operations, Serverless Computing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

06/7/2026

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