Principal Security Architect

29 Minutes ago • 7 Years + • $200,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Glocomms is seeking a Principal Application Security Architect for an innovative Fintech company. The role involves leading the design and implementation of secure software and infrastructure solutions, shaping cybersecurity strategy, driving secure product development, and ensuring robust risk management. Key responsibilities include defining application security architecture, threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure design reviews, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, and enforcing security policies. The architect will evaluate security controls for cloud environments, manage third-party risk, provide guidance on security frameworks and compliance, and communicate security concepts to stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Define application security architecture strategy
  • Lead threat modeling and vulnerability management
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams
  • Establish and enforce security policies
  • Evaluate security controls for cloud environments
  • Assess third-party risk
  • Provide expert guidance on security frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • CISSP, SANS, or equivalent certifications
  • Proficient in DevOps, CI/CD, APIs, cloud platforms
  • Strong understanding of OWASP, NIST, ISO standards
  • Excellent communicator with business acumen
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Experience with container security
  • Knowledge of privacy laws like GDPR and HIPAA
  • Attacker mindset

Job Details

Glocomms is partnered with an innovative Fintech company in the holdings space. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Application Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure software and infrastructure solutions across the client's enterprise. This role is pivotal in shaping the cybersecurity strategy, driving secure product development, and ensuring robust risk management practices. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and drive the application security architecture strategy aligned with business and security objectives.
  • Lead threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure design reviews across products and platforms.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and API development.
  • Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
  • Evaluate and implement security controls for containerized environments and public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Assess and manage third-party risk and ensure secure integration of external services.
  • Provide expert guidance on security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance with privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with IT leadership, product teams, and business units to align security initiatives with business goals.
  • Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to a culture of security awareness and innovation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; CISSP, SANS, or equivalent certifications
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on application and infrastructure security, secure development, and compliance
  • Proficient in DevOps, CI/CD, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), container security, and application security tools
  • Strong understanding of threat modeling, security controls, OWASP, NIST, ISO standards, and privacy laws like GDPR and HIPAA
  • Excellent communicator with business acumen, an attacker mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

This is a hybrid role, based out of Dallas, TX. The client is not able to sponsor now or in the future. Please apply in if you are interested!

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