Lead Security Architect

Select Minds•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

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
Enterprise Security Architecture
Enterprise Security Reviews
Security Architecture Assessments
Security Design Reviews
Tiger Team Engagements
Risk Analysis
Threat Modeling
Architecture Governance
Application Security (AppSec)
Secure SDLC
OWASP Top 10
Threat Modeling
SAST
DAST
Secure Code Review
API Security
Application Security Architecture
Cloud Security
AWS Security Architecture
Azure Security
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security
Cloud Security Assessments
Cloud Architecture Reviews
Cloud Governance and Security Controls
Network Security
Network Security Architecture
Palo Alto Firewalls
Network Segmentation
IDS/IPS
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Secure Network Design
SaaS Security
SaaS Platform Security Reviews
Identity & Access Controls
Third-Party Risk Evaluation
SaaS Security Architecture
Data & Infrastructure Security
Cryptography
Data Protection
Database Security Architecture
PostgreSQL
Big Data Security
Secure Data Architecture
AI & Emerging Technologies
AI Security
Generative AI Security
Machine Learning Security
Model Risk Management
AI Governance and Security Controls
Security Frameworks Experience with one or more of the following: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, Zero Trust Architecture, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK
Tools & Technologies: AWS, Azure, GCP, Palo Alto, ServiceNow, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN, PostgreSQL

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