Principal IT Security Architect
Core
Lead enterprise security architecture design and implementation across cloud, network, and application environments to strengthen security posture for an education-at-scale enterprise.
Role type
Principal IT Security Architect
Builds
Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS), automated compliance via policy-as-code, and detection rules based on MITRE ATT&CK
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security (AWS), DevSecOps
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise security architecture design, AWS cloud security (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3), DevSecOps integration, SIEM and intrusion detection, Python or Bash scripting, Security vulnerability remediation, Enterprise risk management strategy
Preferred skills
AWS native security tools (GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie, Inspector), Container security and orchestration
Technologies
AWS, Python, Bash, SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of enterprise security architecture across cloud, network, and application environments; Partner with engineering teams to embed security standards throughout the systems development lifecycle; Identify, exploit, and remediate security vulnerabilities through testing, tooling, and infrastructure build code review; Provide leadership across areas the security team; Drive cloud security initiatives, including hardening AWS infrastructure and reducing misconfigurations; Develop and implement policy-as-code to automate compliance and security enforcement
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence