Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

About the role:

This role is responsible for making our software secure by design and keeping it secure throughout its lifecycle — from architecture and development to deployment and operations. The Architect will define security standards, embed security into engineering workflows, and ensure our SaaS platform meets enterprise-grade security and compliance expectations.

A day in the life of our Cloud Security Architect:

• Define and maintain secure architecture patterns for cloud-native SaaS systems

• Review and approve system designs for security risks

• Lead threat modeling for new features and platform components

• Design secure multi-tenant isolation models

• Architect secure API frameworks and integration patterns

• Ensure tenant data isolation and encryption strategies

• Continuously improve Secure SDLC practices

• Define secure coding standards and guardrails

• Architect secure cloud environments

• Define IAM, least-privilege access models, and service-to-service authentication

• Participate in security audits and customer security reviews

• Lead security incident root-cause analysis for application-layer incidents

• Improve detection and monitoring for application-level threats

• Collaborate with SRE to ensure security does not compromise reliability

Who We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture

• Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture (microservices, containers, Kubernetes)

• Deep understanding of application security (OWASP Top 10, secure coding)

• Strong knowledge of IAM, authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)

• Experience designing secure multi-tenant SaaS systems

• Hands-on experience with one major cloud provider (AWS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in enterprise SaaS environments

• Experience with regulated industries (FedRAMP, CMMC)

• Knowledge of tenant-based encryption models

• Experience implementing zero-trust architecture

• Background in vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty programs

The salary range for this role is $240,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us .

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement ( .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

1. Department Engineering

2. Remote No

3. Location La Jolla

Requisition ID

20027411_2026-04-01

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