--- title: 'Security Architect, Italy at ION Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/security-architect-italy-ion-group-milan-vws74m1t4r4m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Security Architect, Italy at ION Group - **Company:** ION Group - **Location:** Milan, Italy - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2023-10-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/4f1a6cbb-7245-4a85-bcdd-fcbf47a62592 ## Job description About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 80+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide. For the strengthening of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function within Cedacri companies, part of ION Group, we are looking for talented professionals to grow their career as Security Architect. This position is targeted at candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Information Security, Security Architecture, or Cybersecurity Governance. Selected candidates will be placed in a dynamic and innovative environment and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and continuously improve the organization's security architecture and cybersecurity controls. Learn more at www.iongroup.com. ## Your role ## Your key duties and responsibilities Define, review, and evolve the organization's security architecture strategy in alignment with business needs, technology roadmaps, and regulatory expectations. Contribute to the design and validate secure architectures for enterprise platforms, cloud services, applications, APIs, networks, and infrastructure environments. Define security requirements, architectural standards, patterns, and security-by-design principles to be adopted across projects and initiatives. Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments to identify control gaps and define appropriate mitigation strategies. Design and govern security controls related to Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), PKI, encryption, authentication, and network security. Contribute to threat modeling activities for critical applications, business services, and enterprise platforms. Support the implementation of architectures aimed at reducing attack surface, improving resilience, and strengthening segregation and tenant isolation controls. Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, Cloud, DevSecOps, Security Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the technology lifecycle. Evaluate emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and industry trends to continuously improve the organization's security posture. Contribute to the development of security standards, reference architectures, and strategic cybersecurity initiatives. Other duties We might ask you to perform other tasks and duties as your role expands. Your skills, experience, and qualifications required Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (with honors preferred). At least 5 years of experience in Security Architecture, Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Security, or related disciplines. Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture principles and industry frameworks. Proven experience designing secure architectures across cloud, infrastructure, network, application, and hybrid environments. Strong knowledge of IAM, PAM, PKI, encryption technologies, authentication protocols, and Zero Trust principles. Familiarity with security architecture concepts related to cloud-native environments, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps practices and SBOM/SCA processes. Experience conducting threat modeling and security risk assessments. Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, DORA, NIS2, and operational resilience requirements applicable to regulated environments. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business and technical requirements into pragmatic security solutions. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent would be considered a strong plus. What we offer: Permanent employment contract Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico) Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €50,000 to €60,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, with final assessment between B3 and A1 level Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry Exposure to enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic, international, and highly innovative environment Location: Milano. Important notes: According to the Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates belonging to the protected categories list will be given priority. ## About ION Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ION Group delivers mission-critical trading, treasury, and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, with venture funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 1998 (per Crunchbase and LinkedIn) / 1999 (per Wikipedia) - **Founders**: Andrea Pignataro ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial technology (trading & risk management, treasury, capital markets software) - **Target customers**: B2B – banks, asset managers, hedge funds, central banks, corporates, and governments - **Mission/purpose**: “We help our customers do more, faster and better than before” by combining automation with a strategic view of the industries they serve. ## Products & Services (Source: [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group)) - **Openlink**: Treasury and risk management platform for commodity-intensive organizations (real-time cash management, FX, derivatives trading). - **City Financials**: Pre-configured treasury and risk management solution for multinational corporations. - **Treasura**: SaaS-based treasury management system for advanced cash management. - **Reval TS**: Liquidity management system for banks (cash concentration, visibility, interest calculations). - **ETRM/CTRM Solutions**: Energy and commodity trading and risk management solutions. - **XTP Execution**: Integrated cleared derivatives trading solution (order management, execution, connectivity). - **Fidessa, Dealogic, Acuris, Allegro**: Acquired platforms covering equities, derivatives, M&A data, and capital markets analytics. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $3.3B (per LinkedIn – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup)) - **Total Funding**: $400M (venture round in May 2016) + €35M (venture round in June 2004) – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No lead investors explicitly named; early rounds from undisclosed sources. Key partners include financial institutions using its platforms. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 2,944 (LinkedIn, +1.7% YoY) vs. 13,000+ (careers page – discrepancy likely due to different reporting methods). - Major acquisitions: Dash Financial Technologies (2021), Clarus Financial Technology (2021), Broadway Technology (2020), Acuris ($1.8B, 2019), Prelios S.p.A. ($1.5B, 2023), Fidessa (£1.5B, 2018), Allegro (2019), Dealogic (2017). - Never sold a business since founding (Wikipedia). - Operates in 18+ countries, 84 offices globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **Breadth of mission-critical software**: Covers the full trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, risk, treasury, post-trade) for multiple asset classes. - **Acquisition-driven expansion**: Absorbed market leaders in different niche verticals, creating a unified platform with deep domain expertise. - **Long-term ownership mentality**: Founder Andrea Pignataro has never sold a business, signaling stability and commitment. - **High switching costs**: Clients rely on ION for core financial operations; replacing systems is extremely difficult. - **Global scale**: 13,000+ employees, 84 offices, presence in 46 countries (LinkedIn breakdown). ## Strategic Focus - **Automation & AI**: Investing heavily in research and development to “shape the future of automation” (company website). - **Expansion into asset management**: Acquisition of Prelios (2023) and Clarus (2021) signals push into real estate and derivatives analytics. - **Graduate development programs**: Launching programs in Pisa, Trento, and other locations to build talent pipeline. - **Resilience after ransomware attack**: In Feb 2023, LockBit ransomware hit ION’s derivatives platform; clients faced disruptions but systems were restored within weeks. The company continues to focus on security and compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “visionary innovators” with a “positive culture of continuous improvement.” Emphasis on community and collaboration. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are hybrid (e.g., Milan-based positions); many are office-based depending on location. The careers page lists full-time and hybrid options. - **Notable perks**: Graduate development programs, global mobility across 84 offices, exposure to mission-critical financial systems. - **Engineering culture**: Large technical team (1,060+ in technical roles), with focus on React, DevOps, cloud engineering, and AI. Recent open positions include Senior Web UI Developer, iOS Engineer, and AI Engineer. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapid scaling through acquisitions and organic hiring; opportunities to work on cutting-edge fintech products. - **Diverse locations**: Offices in London, New York, Noida, Budapest, Chisinau, Milan, Mexico City, and more. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, workforce breakdown 2. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_Group) – Founding, founders, acquisition history, ransomware attack 3. [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group) – Products, funding, overview 4. [iongroup.com](https://iongroup.com/careers/) – Careers page, open positions, company values 5. 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