Principal, Security Architect

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Architect and enforce secure cloud-native guardrails, embedding security directly into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and multi-cloud environments.

• Develop secure SaaS architectures, including tenant isolation, API security, authorization boundaries, and secrets management for scalable customer-facing platforms.

• Implement automated architecture assurance using policy-as-code, static analysis, and runtime controls to enforce security and compliance continuously.

• Design and modernize corporate security controls, including workforce identity, just-in-time access, endpoint security, and security automation workflows.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executives, guiding risk-based trade-offs, regulatory compliance, and security decision-making across enterprise initiatives.

• Lead AI security and governance initiatives, establishing controls for internal and product AI usage, data handling, model lifecycle management, and emerging technology risks.

• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams to adopt secure architectures, best practices, and continuous improvement processes.

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Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in senior technical roles with 5+ years in security architecture, including leadership at enterprise or divisional levels.

• Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2) and cloud-native security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong background in software engineering, product security, and enterprise architecture.

• Hands-on technical skills in IAM, encryption, network security, container security, CI/CD, and IaC guardrails.

• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0.

• Experience with AI-enabled systems, LLM workflows, RAG pipelines, and implementing security controls for AI products and enterprise usage.

• Exceptional systems thinking, able to evaluate global impacts of identity, network, and infrastructure changes.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment, balancing strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

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Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation range: $204,000 – $272,900 USD, plus annual bonus, equity, and long-term incentives.

• Flexible work environment with flextime and autonomy for self-directed projects.

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision, FSAs/HSAs, and telehealth services.

• Support for family and life milestones, including parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, adoption support, and maternity services.

• Professional development opportunities, including leadership training and continuing education.

• Recognition programs, peer-nominated awards, and tools to celebrate contributions.

• Retirement planning through 401(k) match and financial wellness support.

• Holistic benefits including legal, identity protection, pet insurance, and mental health resources.