Principal Security Architecture Specialist

rovides advanced level skills and knowledge in the design and review of secure networks, applications, systems, infrastructure, environments and security systems, ensuring  requirements are in line with Corporate information security policies and processes, as well as Line of Business (including Cloud) security standards.  

Key Responsibilities: 
 

Drive and champion security tool development (e.g. scanning tools) 

Consult software development teams in design and architecture of safe and secure systems through Threat Modeling and modeling exercises 

Champion and consult on secure development lifecycle practices 

Design and integrate verification and posture reporting mechanisms 

Define security configuration and implementation best practices  

Prototype, design, and implement security solutions for new and challenging problems 

Evaluate, select, and deploy technical security controls and tools to enhance protection of networks, applications, and data. 
Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews for critical systems and new initiatives. 
Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into project lifecycle, including cloud migrations, new application deployments, and third-party solutions. 
Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical documentation. 
Monitor emerging threats and technology trends; recommend controls and risk mitigation strategies. 
Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, remediation, and reporting on security incidents. 
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior security team members. 
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX) and internal security requirements. 

 

Quals 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. 
7+ years of experience in information security, including architectural design. 
Strong understanding of security principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements. 

Hands-on experience with network, application, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IAM, encryption solutions, AWS/Azure/GCP) 

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA strongly preferred. 
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to translate complex security requirements into practical technical solutions. 

Experience building automated security solutions 

Strong security experience, particularly with focus in one of the following areas: 

Defensive & Offensive Security 

Service architecture and Design Patterns 

Strong collaboration and communication skills 

Preferred Skills: 

 

Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. 
Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies. 

Experience scaling operational activities via Python, Bash, and other tools 

DevOps or SRE experience operating large, distributed, continuously deployed services 

Knowledge on bridging security engineering requirements into the software development life cycle. 

Security training and mentoring experience 

Experience with statistical/mathematical predictive modeling 

Experience with machine learning / artificial intelligence 

Experience designing resilient systems that support quick recovery 

Experience with container orchestration and management 

History of collaborating and integrating processes with software development teams, data scientists, business and other technical roles 

Provides advanced level skills and knowledge in the design and review of secure networks, applications, systems, infrastructure, environments and security systems, ensuring  requirements are in line with Corporate information security policies and processes, as well as Line of Business (including Cloud) security standards. 
Evaluates existing and proposed technical architectures for secur