Security Architect

The Security Architect is primarily responsible for designing and implementing the security architecture for YouVersion's technology, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into the design and development of YouVersion applications and platforms. This role will define and implement the security framework for our Bible mobile applications, platform, and infrastructure. The Security Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring our applications are robust, compliant, and resilient against security threats. The Security Architect utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ. YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.  We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.  What You'll Do

• Develop and integrate the strategy and plan for a secure mobile and backend systems architecture.
• Identify security gaps and implement threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses.
• Adhere to data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PCI-DSS and maintain policies aligned with industry security standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
• Design and oversee tools and processes for monitoring and responding to potential threats.
• Lead and manage the development and execution of incident detection, analysis, and response strategies.
• Implement security training and awareness programs for developers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers to incorporate security best practices in coding, testing, and deployment and promote a security culture throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with SRE, CyberSecurity, and IT teams to ensure secure infrastructure practices.
• Collaborate with YouVersion leadership to align technology roadmaps with security objectives.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to balance short-term deliverables and long-term technical goals.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, authentication mechanisms, and encryption.
• Ability to influence and guide development teams towards secure practices.
• Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with 4+ years in security-focused role.
• Proficiency in mobile security frameworks and tools, such as OWASP MASVS and Mobile AppSec.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).
• Experience with cloud security in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience in influencing and guiding development teams toward secure practices.
• Experience with zero-trust architecture and secure DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with security automation and orchestration tools.

Benefits We Offer ・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. ・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.  ・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.  ・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.  ・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members. ・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health. ・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!  ・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.  ・ Casual dress and work environment. ・ And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 
While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 
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