Security Architect

Stride, Inc.

4d•$81,046 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Security Architect leads secure design efforts for enterprise initiatives through a structured Security Architecture-as-a-Service (SAaaS) model. This role provides architecture support during project intake—guiding secure implementations across applications, cloud, infrastructure, identity, and emerging technologies like AI. The architect collaborates with cross-functional business units—including Engineering, DevOps, Legal, Product, HR, and Data teams—to ensure security is embedded from the start and aligned with enterprise standards, Zero Trust principles, and compliance requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Act as the security lead for incoming projects, delivering design reviews, risk assessments, and secure architecture guidance. Develop and maintain reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud, application, identity, and data security. Provide strategic and hands-on guidance on: - Cloud-native security (AWS, Azure) - Application and API security - IAM/PAM and Zero Trust - Infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps - Secure AI/ML architecture, including model governance, data protection, and compliance with AI regulations (e.g., Colorado AI Act). Support AI-related initiatives, ensuring secure model integration, use of third-party AI tools, and controls to prevent data leakage, bias, and unauthorized access. Work with business units to align security with operational and compliance goals. Document risks and recommendations in intake platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow). Contribute to governance processes (e.g., ARB) and help evolve security policies and standards. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Eight (8)years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in architecture or consulting roles.
Ability to clear required background check
Strong experience in cloud security, secure SDLC, data protection, and identity architecture.
Understanding of AI/ML systems and associated risks (e.g., model manipulation, data poisoning, hallucination, algorithmic bias).
Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, Zero Trust, and compliance standards (SOX, HIPAA, FERPA, CCPA).
Proven experience working with diverse business units and delivering security guidance at scale.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, Azure Security, TOGAF, or relevant AI Governance certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the security lead for incoming projects, delivering design reviews, risk assessments, and secure architecture guidance.
Develop and maintain reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud, application, identity, and data security.
Provide strategic and hands-on guidance on: - Cloud-native security (AWS, Azure) - Application and API security - IAM/PAM and Zero Trust - Infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps - Secure AI/ML architecture, including model governance, data protection, and compliance with AI regulations (e.g., Colorado AI Act).
Support AI-related initiatives, ensuring secure model integration, use of third-party AI tools, and controls to prevent data leakage, bias, and unauthorized access.
Work with business units to align security with operational and compliance goals.
Document risks and recommendations in intake platforms (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).
Contribute to governance processes (e.g., ARB) and help evolve security policies and standards.