Senior Solutions Architect - EMEA Government Policy

Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, the world's first and leading security key, makes secure login easy and available for everyone. The company was founded in 2007 by Stina and Jakob Ehrensvard, and recently went public on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm: YUBICO. Customers include 30% of Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of government agencies and millions of individuals in over 160 countries, relying on Yubico technology to secure access to computers, online services and mobile apps. The company is located in 14 countries with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and Santa Clara, CA. We are a diverse, multinational, fast-growing company fueled by a strong company culture and our mission to make the internet safer for all.

At Yubico, we offer:

Yubico Values: We work to ensure that our employees have an open space to have their voices amplified to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Aligned with this, our employees have created some pretty cool Employee Resource Groups: YubiPride, YubiBIPOC, YubiSustainability and YubiWomen. Additionally, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations in need all over the world (you can read more about our work here).

Social Connection: Relationships and connectedness matter, and we love spending time with our team! Our virtual workspace keeps us connected day-to-day whether it's through Yubico celebrating wins or our buzzing Slack communities. We host an all-team event in a new location every year where we plan for upcoming quarters, set goals, and most importantly, host fun events to encourage team building outside of the workplace. Check out our Life at Yubico Page on LinkedIn and our awards here.

The Role:

Yubico is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect that will guide customers on EU and EMEA security policies. The position will influence and drive adoption of policies related to identity management and security. The candidate is a trusted thought leader who can clearly communicate Yubico’s value proposition and how it aligns with regulations and policies. The position will work with established technologies such as FIDO/WebAuthn and smart cards, as well as emerging technologies such as e-wallets and verified credentials.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Educate standards and regulatory bodies on the importance of key security controls
• Educate internal teams and customers on how existing and new regulations impact their security decisions
• Participate in identity related government and standards working committees
• Present at conferences and webinars on related topics
• Work on specific activities such as ewallet, signing standards, eIDAS requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Understanding of EU and specific EMEA countries security policies. Detailed understanding of eIDAS, NIS2, PSD2, GPG44, and related standards will be essential
• Experience with digital wallets, distributed identity, and national identity schemes
• Experience deploying authentication solutions for these areas: enterprise, government, consumer, or government to citizen services
• Experience working with government agencies and standards bodies to advance security solutions
• Web, cloud, and mobile security experience