Pepco is a well-known and valued brand, present in 18 European countries. Each month, over 30 million customers visit nearly 4,000 of our stores. This success is driven by more than 25,000 store employees who ensure the best shopping experience for our customers, as well as several thousand employees working in our Distribution Centers and Offices across Europe.

Our greatest strength comes from our people—their passion and energy inspire us to keep reaching higher! Join us and be a part of our success story!

Cyber Security Architect

Location: 

Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-479

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Design and implement secure-by-design architectures across network, application, data, and cloud environments in line with enterprise security policies;
  • Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for IT and business projects;
  • Define, approve, and oversee security controls for new technologies;
  • Lead and govern third-party risk management frameworks, including security assessments, contract reviews, and ongoing compliance audits;
  • Ensure security architecture and vendors align with ISO 27001, NIS2, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks;
  • Define and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture standards that support digital transformation;
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business teams to embed scalable and forward-thinking security measures;
  • Oversee cloud and hybrid security architectures, including AWS, Azure, and emerging technologies;
  • Provide expert guidance on AI security risks, supply chain resilience, and secure system integrations;
  • Act as a strategic advisor for governance, risk, and compliance, supporting audits and policy development.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field;
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in security architecture, cybersecurity, or information security roles;
  • Proven success in designing secure architectures for complex systems, with hands-on experience in third-party risk management and ISO 27001 compliance;
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network and application security, and modern enterprise environments;
  • Experience with tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR, PAM, scripting (Python/PowerShell), and vulnerability management platforms;
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, GDPR);
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact;
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to drive security innovation and enable business agility;
  • Experience in the retail industry is a strong plus;
  • Fluent English – must have.

 

We offer:

 

  • Work in an international company that is on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and is loved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe;
  • Competitive salaries and genuine opportunities for promotion – the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy;
  • Private medical care and preferential life insurance to make you feel secure;
  • Benefit platform with plenty of opportunities – events, foreign trips, shopping vouchers, etc. – there is something for everyone;
  • Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – buy your favorite products at great prices;
  • Work at the headquarters of a company that operates in 18 European countries – you connect with Lithuania in the morning, spend lunch with Croatia, and have a coffee break with Italy;
  • The opportunity to develop English language skills while working in an international environment.