Security Architect Lead

Job Title

Security Architect Lead

Duration

12 – 24 Month Project Engagement

Role Summary

The Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering Lead provides strategic guidance and direct leadership for the security architecture, cloud, and engineering functions at Client. This role is responsible for driving the strategic vision for secure systems and ensuring security is a foundational element in Client's technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic guidance and direct leadership for the Security Architect, Security Engineer, and AppSec Analyst DAST roles.
• Develops and implements Client's data security strategy in collaboration with the data security team.
• Sets the cybersecurity architecture strategy for Client in conjunction with Client's Enterprise Architect.
• Ensures new architectures and engineering initiatives are inherently resilient and recoverable (Resilience and Recoverability in Design).
• Ensures Client's cybersecurity strategy is built with Global Client team considerations.
• Interfaces with Client's key infrastructure, platform, and application development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in security architecture and engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and application security.
• Strong understanding of Security-by-Design principles and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with secure SDLC methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF.

Reports to

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)