Platform Security Architect
Core
Trusted advisor shaping security embedded in modern private cloud and platform engineering environments, defining target-state architectures and governance for client migrations.
Role type
Senior IC Platform Security Architect (Advisory & Delivery)
Builds
Secure Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), policy-as-code governance frameworks, and hardened platform defenses against AI-accelerated threats.
Domain
Cloud Security / Platform Engineering / DevSecOps
Required skills
Platform architecture, DevSecOps practices, Kubernetes security, policy-as-code, identity and access control, secrets management, AI-accelerated threat modeling
Preferred skills
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, vDefend, Internal Developer Platforms (Backstage), behavior-based runtime detection, pre-sales advisory
Technologies
Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, policy-as-code, VMware Cloud Foundation, Backstage
Responsibilities
Define target-state architectures and enforceable security standards for private cloud environments; Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and software supply chains; Advise clients on sovereignty requirements and regulatory landscapes; Architect defenses against AI-accelerated vulnerability exploitation; Lead client engagements across pre- and post-sale phases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with advisory focus