CareerPlan

Principal Security Architect

Fort Mill/Charlotte, USFull-time$153k–$256k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Design and implement comprehensive security architectures for cloud, on-prem, and data environments, focusing on API security, zero-trust models, and securing AI/ML pipelines.

Role type

Principal Security Architect (Cloud & AI/ML focus)

Builds

Secure cloud/on-prem data environments, AI/ML pipelines, and reusable security design patterns

Domain

Financial Services / Cloud Security / AI Security

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Cloud security architecture, API security (OAuth, JWT, Gateways), Zero-trust design, Threat modeling, Risk assessment, SIEM implementation, Incident response, AI/ML security controls, Identity management, Encryption

Preferred skills

AI/ML security, Deep learning frameworks, AI ethics, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Ansible, Malware analysis, Vulnerability management

Technologies

AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Security Hub, WAF, GuardDuty), Java, C# .Net, Ruby, Python, OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT

Responsibilities

Secure APIs with access control and gateway configuration; Develop reusable security design patterns; Craft security standards and policies; Lead design of security architectures integrating advanced technologies; Collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business objectives; Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments; Implement risk management frameworks; Secure AI/ML models and pipelines against adversarial attacks.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship