Skills
• Function / Role: Architect / Security Architect
• Function / Role: Consultant / Solution Architect
• Function / Role: Project Manager / Leader
• Knowledge / Area: Cybersecurity Architecture
• Knowledge / Area: Cloud Solutions / Cloud Security
• Knowledge / Area: Identity & Access Management (IAM) / Data Protection
• Knowledge / Area: Network Security / Infrastructure Design
About
Massimiliano Piccirilli
Enterprise IT Security Architect | Cloud & Cybersecurity Strategist | 20+ Years of Experience
Massimiliano Piccirilli is a seasoned Enterprise IT Security Architect with over two decades of experience designing and securing complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS). He specializes in aligning cybersecurity with business strategy, leading large-scale transformations, and delivering secure, scalable architectures across global enterprises.
Fluent in English and proficient in French, Massimiliano combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, driving risk-based decisions and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity Architecture: Security by Design, Zero Trust, Defense in Depth, infrastructure & application security.
Cloud Security: Azure, AWS, M365 Defender, Microsoft Sentinel.
IAM & Access Control: SSO/MFA, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM frameworks.
Risk & Compliance: NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, OWASP, risk mitigation.
Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, SAP LeanIX.
Leadership & Consulting: Stakeholder engagement, pre-sales, strategic planning.
Agile & Data Protection: SCRUM, SAFe, encryption, DLP, data classification.
Professional Experience
Swiss Life Asset Managers – Enterprise IT Security Architect (2023–Present)
Leads enterprise-wide security architecture aligned with Zero Trust and regulatory frameworks.
Designs secure hybrid/multi-cloud solutions and deploys advanced security tools (M365 Defender, Sentinel).
Enhances IAM, MDM, and data protection strategies across the organization.
The Adecco Group – Global Security Architect (2017–2023)
Directed secure architecture for global cloud migration (35,000+ users).
Led application security testing and remediation, reducing vulnerabilities.
Delivered enterprise-wide security blueprints and compliance strategies.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services – Pre-Sales Solution Architect (2011–2017)
Designed network and security solutions for global clients, managing bids over $5M TCV.
Developed hybrid cloud architectures and cost models in cross-functional teams.
EDS (Electronic Data Systems) – Network & Security Architect / Engineer (2000–2010)
Built resilient data center networks and disaster recovery solutions.
Provided enterprise-level network and security engineering.
NORDITALIA ASSICURAZIONI – System Engineer (1998–2000)
Managed IT systems for insurance operations.
Education & Certifications
MSc Aerospace Engineering, La Sapienza University of Rome (110/110 with Honours)
SAP LeanIX Academy (2025)
Microsoft 365 Copilot (2024)
PRINCE2® Foundation (2019)
Microsoft Azure Sales (2017)
AWS Business Professional (2016)
Fortinet NSE 1–3 (2016)
ITIL Foundation Bridge V3 (2008)
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