Type:
Permanent employment
Location:
Amsterdam
Education:
Associate degree (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6)
Published:
28/09/2021
Status:
Open
Apply before:
21/12/2021
Hours p/wk:
40

Description:

Platform Architect - SaaS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced platform architect to build the architecture and the design of the EclecticIQ Platform, a cybersecurity SaaS platform for hunting, intelligence and response products.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in designing SaaS architectures that support millions of users / endpoints, streaming terabytes of data per day to a cloud data lake for realtime processing and analysis.

It is a unique opportunity to join a team that is helping some of the most targeted organizations in the world – including governments and large enterprises – detect sophisticated and elusive threats to protect against the rapidly evolving threat environment.

This role is based in the Netherlands but we will also will consider exceptional candidates working remotely in the EU or UK.

Responsibilities

  • Build the architecture and design of the EclecticIQ SaaS platform to support millions of users / endpoints, streaming terabytes of data per day to a cloud data lake for real-time processing and analysis.
  • Ensure the architecture can support multiple cyber security products on the platform through a modular design addressing functional and non-function requirements.
  • Design a rich and robust platform API and SDK for use internally within the platform and by external technology partners and customers.
  • Define the technologies used in the platform based on modern cloud stacks and design patterns (e.g.12 Factor App).
  • Drive and evangelise the platform architecture from high level concepts through to detailed designs. 
  • Provide technical leadership to Developers and Tech Leads to promote innovation balanced by consistency of architectural design across components of the platform. 
  • Build and maintain a professional working relationship across multiple teams in the organization (e.g. Product Management, Presales, Customer Success, Support).

Requirements

  • 10 years+ of professional experience
  • 7 years+ of experience building SaaS products that support millions of users (B2B or B2C).
  • 3 years+ of experience as cloud Architect with proven success in designing, delivering and operating complex global SaaS products.
  • Demonstrable experience in cloud infrastructure and concepts such as microservices, authentication, observability, API gateways, load-balancing, geo-redundancy, vertical and horizontal scaling, data security and privacy. 
  • Demonstrable experience in most of the following: Python, NoSQL, cloud data lakes (Devo / Snowflake), GitLab, CI/CD, DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible Terraform
  • Certification in AWS, Azure or GCP. AWS preferred. 
  • Experience of migrating on-premise, or appliance, products to a cloud and API first approach a plus.
  • Experience of designing a streaming architecture is a plus.
  • Experience of SOC II Type 2 and ISO 27001 production environments is a plus.
  • Experience of cyber security domain is a major plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

 

Benefits

Working with EclecticIQ means an exceptionally challenging and dynamic industry that has a positive impact on the world. We offer a full-time position with a competitive salary, 24 annual holidays and an appealing education budget (including a corporate Coursera account). On top of that, we have a hip, home-like working place in the heart of Amsterdam where you can work with the latest technology and solve interesting problems. We are backed by international investors to build the future together!

About EclecticIQ

EclecticIQ is a global threat intelligence, hunting and response technology provider. Its clients are some of the most targeted organizations, globally. To build tomorrow’s defences today, they have to understand the threats against them – and align their efforts and investments to mitigate their risks. EclecticIQ helps governments, large enterprises and service providers manage threat intelligence, create situational awareness and adopt an intelligence-led cybersecurity approach. EclecticIQ extended its focus towards hunting and response with the acquisition of Polylogyx’s endpoint technology in 2020. Founded in 2014, EclecticIQ operates globally with offices across Europe, North America, and via value-add partners.