Security Architect
Core
Define and scale the Security Architecture function, establishing standards, governance, and reusable design patterns to embed security early in the software development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC Security Architect (Cloud & Application)
Builds
Secure cloud-native applications, infrastructure, and enterprise systems for a health-tech wearable company.
Domain
Health-tech / Cloud Security / Application Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, Application security, Identity and access management, Threat modeling, Secure software development, API security, Network security, Compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2), Technical leadership, Architecture reviews
Preferred skills
Healthcare industry experience, Professional security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty), Software engineering background
Technologies
AWS, Cloud-native platforms, NIST frameworks
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering teams to provide architectural guidance throughout the SDLC; Establish security architecture governance and review methodologies; Develop security principles and reference architectures; Review technology initiatives for risks and validate controls; Lead threat modeling and trust boundary design; Mentor engineers on secure design principles; Translate regulatory requirements into engineering controls; Evaluate third-party vendor security architectures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence