Principal, Security Architect
full-time • Remote • US • $204,000 - $272,900
cloud security
security architect
governance
ai security
compliance
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.
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.
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.