About this role
<p>x</p><div> <div> <p><span style="">The <span>Enterprise Application Assurance Architect</span> is part of the IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) team and is responsible for ensuring the security of Sonova’s application landscape. The role ensures that new and existing applications meet information security requirements and that risks are properly identified, documented, and managed according to Sonova’s security standards and regulatory expectations. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="">The position focuses on assessing applications, identifying security design gaps, and recommending architectural controls aligned with enterprise architecture principles and security directives. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""><strong>More about the role : </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Drive the evolution of enterprise security architecture in alignment with EA principles and security standards. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Perform security assessments for new applications, major changes, and vendors (including custom and SaaS solutions). </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Review security documentation (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, pen-test reports, architecture diagrams) and assess risks. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Identify security gaps and recommend risk-based remediation and security-by-design controls. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Document recommendations and support the risk management process, escalating issues when required. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board with security recommendations. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Data Privacy, IT Infrastructure, SecOps). </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Support continuous improvement of security assessment processes and provide insights on risk trends and compliance. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""><strong>More about you : </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">10+ years of IT experience, including security architecture or security engineering in enterprise environments. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business IT, or equivalent experience. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or equivalent professional experience. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Strong knowledge of security architecture, risk and compliance alignment, and audit-ready controls. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Broad understanding of application and integration security (IAM/PAM, cloud, data, network security, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management). </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Experience reviewing technical security documentation and performing vendor or third-party security assessments. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Strategic thinker aligning business, risk, and security architecture. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Strong communicator simplifying complex security topics. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Collaborative leadership in matrix environments. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Continuous learning mindset. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""> <p><span style="">Professional proficiency in English. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <p><span style=""><strong>More about what we offer : </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style=""> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="">As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans. </span></p> </div>