Security Architect
Core
Define and drive cloud and enterprise security architecture, establishing governance frameworks and embedding security throughout the technology ecosystem.
Role type
Strategic Security Architect
Builds
Enterprise security architecture, governance frameworks, secure cloud infrastructures, and security strategy roadmaps
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security (AWS, GCP), Enterprise Architecture
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust design, Secure SDLC/DevSecOps, Threat modeling, Risk analysis, Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, SOX), Incident response, Container/Kubernetes security, Web application security testing, Network vulnerability scanning, Unix systems, Security metrics/KPIs
Preferred skills
AI/LLM security architecture, Thought leadership, Mentoring engineering teams, Strategic partnership with Product/Engineering/Infrastructure
Technologies
AWS, GCP, Wiz, SIEM, CIEM, CSPM, Docker, Kubernetes, Trivy, Aqua Security, OWASP, NIST, COBIT
Responsibilities
Own and evolve enterprise security architecture and roadmap; Define organizational security principles and standards; Lead Secure SDLC and DevSecOps initiatives; Design secure cloud infrastructures and hybrid environment protections; Conduct threat modeling and risk analyses; Lead incident response management and develop security policies.
Seniority
Senior, strategic IC with technical leadership
