Senior Security Architect

Gcom Software

387d • $137,000 - $234,500

About The Position

The Senior Security Architect at Voyatek is responsible for ensuring the security of software development processes and applications. This role involves performing risk analysis, managing security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and collaborating with development teams to implement secure coding practices. The architect will also assess application architecture for security gaps, conduct vulnerability assessments, and provide training and guidance on security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in the IT industry.
• 12+ years of proven experience in security.
• Expertise in product/application security architecture, infrastructure security, and application security.
• Applied knowledge of NIST and continuously monitored security controls.
• Strong programming knowledge in Node.js and Python.
• Experience with modern security tools for secure application delivery.
• Knowledge of securing data through classification, tagging, encryption, and obfuscation capabilities (experience with MarkLogic and Apache NiFi is a bonus).
• Strong software development skills in Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and open-source technologies.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.
• Domain knowledge of Integrated Tax Systems.
• Extensive public sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis and risk management, communicating results effectively.
• Champion security throughout the entire SDLC and DevSecOps processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and build secure coding solutions, including application vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Review application architecture to identify security gaps and improve the security posture of multi-tier applications in public cloud environments like AWS.
• Conduct secure design and coding assessments to diagnose and propose remediations for vulnerabilities in code and applications.
• Utilize standard tools and secure architecture methodologies to evaluate design trade-offs for updated architectures.
• Work with Product Management to ensure changes align with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Identify, train, and partner with security champions within engineering and product teams.
• Support security champions in assessing risk and identifying architectural gaps.
• Coach and train teams on security architecture, threat modeling, and secure coding practices.
• Provide technical guidance on methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to developers.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and processes to support secure software development goals.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match & immediate vesting
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Training
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree