Lead Security Architect
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Security Architect with strong hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and reviewing enterprise security solutions across cloud, application, SaaS, and network environments. This is not a Security Auditor or GRC-focused role. The ideal candidate must have recent experience driving security architecture decisions, conducting enterprise security reviews, performing threat assessments, and partnering with engineering teams to implement scalable security controls. The Security Architect will play a critical role in evaluating existing architectures, identifying security risks, defining remediation strategies, and establishing secure design patterns across enterprise platforms.
Requirements
- 12+ years of overall IT experience
- 5+ years of Security Architecture experience
- Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions
- Experience conducting enterprise security reviews and Tiger Team assessments
- Proven expertise reviewing and approving application, infrastructure, and cloud architectures
- Experience creating and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- CISSP
- CCSP
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- TOGAF
- SABSA
- GIAC Security Certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and assessments
- Evaluate application, cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure architectures for security risks
- Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews
- Define security standards, patterns, and architectural best practices
- Review and document Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle
- Provide guidance on secure cloud adoption, API security, data protection, and cryptographic controls
- Identify security gaps and develop practical remediation strategies
- Support enterprise initiatives involving AI, Machine Learning, and cloud-native technologies
Benefits
- Long Term Opportunity
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
