Security Solutions Architect

EchoStar • Littleton, CO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

EchoStar requires robust security across its digital ecosystem to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, supply chain exposure, and identity exploitation. This role addresses these vulnerabilities by establishing a secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework and deploying a Zero Trust Architecture across corporate and vendor environments. Key challenges include eliminating authentication friction, controlling lateral movement within networks, and continuously measuring security control effectiveness against evolving threat vectors. The role ensures alignment across IT, compliance, and business units while implementing scalable cybersecurity defenses.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise IAM architecture and Zero Trust design principles, including user- and network-level segmentation controls
• Proven ability to analyze Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) frameworks to update security architectures against emerging vulnerabilities
• Advanced proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing methodologies, and automated control verification platforms
• Practical application of AI literacy and AI-driven security operations to automate threat research and technical risk identification
• Critical problem-solving abilities and cross-functional leadership skills to align complex technical requirements with corporate business objectives
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related discipline, or commensurate industry experience
• Critical experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and technologies
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and network segmentation controls
• Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) frameworks
• Experience with Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to threat modeling, secure architecture design, or enterprise security audits within large-scale network infrastructure environments

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a scalable IAM framework that standardizes multi-factor authentication and access controls for all internal employees and external supply chain vendors
• Implement a Zero Trust Architecture utilizing user- and network-based segmentation to restrict unauthorized lateral movement across corporate networks
• Establish data-driven metrics to evaluate the operational effectiveness of production security controls and proactively remediate identified deficiencies
• Integrate AI-driven threat detection tools and automation into the existing control stack to enhance overall security posture and incident response capabilities
• Lead security intake processes for new enterprise initiatives, defining technical security requirements and ensuring control integration into new deployments

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• ESPP
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior