Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Security Architect with 15+ years of

experience to lead the design and implementation of enterprise security strategies. This role

will oversee the development of robust security architectures across cloud platforms,

container and Kubernetes environments and applications, ensuring the protection of critical

assets and alignment with business objectives. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate

with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges while driving innovation

and operational excellence.

 Develop or enhance a comprehensive security architecture strategy aligned with

organizational goals.

 Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on emerging threats

and evolving security technologies.

 Define and enforce security architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices

in partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Engineering teams

 Design and implement secure architecture solutions for cloud (AWS, Azure) and

identity platforms, containers and Kubernetes environments and applications, in

partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure teams

 Lead the evaluation and integration of security technologies, ensuring scalability,

resilience, and compliance.

 Oversee the secure design of business-critical systems, including endpoints,

applications, identity, networks, and data platforms.

 Ensure alignment of security architecture with regulatory and compliance

requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST).

 Establish governance processes to maintain consistency across security architecture

initiatives.

 Represent Info Sec posture in external technical discussions and customer meetings

 Serve as technical SME in customer meetings to address any questions around

security controls or concerns

 Conduct architecture reviews to identify gaps and propose risk mitigation strategies.

 Partner with architects from engineering, cloud operations, identity engineers to

ensure security is embedded in all projects and initiatives.

 Collaborate with threat intelligence and SOC teams to ensure architectures defend

against evolving attack vectors.

 Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the security organization.

 Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving threat

landscapes.

 Lead efforts to innovate and improve security processes, tools, and architectures.

 Develop and report on metrics to measure the effectiveness of security architecture

initiatives.

 Deep understanding of cloud security principles, zero trust architecture, and modern

IT environments

 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field

 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

focused on security architecture

 Proven experience in designing and implementing secure enterprise architectures

 Expertise in security frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls

 Strong knowledge of cloud-native security tools and practices

 Familiarity with IAM, PAM, EDR, CNAPP and other security domains

 Hands-on experience with threat modelling, risk assessment, and secure SDLC

practices

 Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

 Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-

technical audiences.

 Proven track record of managing teams and driving organizational change

 AWS/Azure/GCP Security certifications preferred