Lead Security Architect

Job Title: Lead Security Architect | Enterprise, Cloud & Application Security (Phoenix, AZ – Day 1 Onsite, Long-Term Contract, Interview: Inperson) We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Security Architect with strong hands‑on expertise in designing, implementing, and reviewing enterprise security solutions across cloud, application, SaaS, and network environments. This is not a Security Auditor or GRC-focused role. The ideal candidate must have recent experience driving security architecture decisions, conducting enterprise security reviews, performing threat assessments, and partnering with engineering teams to implement scalable security controls. The Security Architect will play a critical role in evaluating existing architectures, identifying security risks, defining remediation strategies, and establishing secure design patterns across enterprise platforms. Benefits Long Term Opportunity Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Required Experience 12+ years of overall IT experience 5+ years of Security Architecture experience Strong hands‑on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions Experience conducting enterprise security reviews and Tiger Team assessments Proven expertise reviewing and approving application, infrastructure, and cloud architectures Experience creating and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Core Responsibilities Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and assessments Evaluate application, cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure architectures for security risks Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews Define security standards, patterns, and architectural best practices Review and document Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) Partner with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle Provide guidance on secure cloud adoption, API security, data protection, and cryptographic controls Identify security gaps and develop practical remediation strategies Support enterprise initiatives involving AI, Machine Learning, and cloud-native technologies Required Technical Skills Enterprise Security Architecture Enterprise Security Reviews Security Architecture Assessments Security Design Reviews Tiger Team Engagements Risk Analysis Threat Modeling Architecture Governance Application Security (AppSec) Secure SDLC OWASP Top 10 Threat Modeling SAST DAST Secure Code Review API Security Application Security Architecture Cloud Security AWS Security Architecture Azure Security Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security Cloud Security Assessments Cloud Architecture Reviews Cloud Governance and Security Controls Network Security Network Security Architecture Palo Alto Firewalls Network Segmentation IDS/IPS Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Secure Network Design SaaS Security SaaS Platform Security Reviews Identity & Access Controls Third-Party Risk Evaluation SaaS Security Architecture Data & Infrastructure Security Cryptography Data Protection Database Security Architecture PostgreSQL Big Data Security Secure Data Architecture AI & Emerging Technologies AI Security Generative AI Security Machine Learning Security Model Risk Management AI Governance and Security Controls Security Frameworks NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) NIST 800-53 CIS Controls Zero Trust Architecture OWASP MITRE ATT&CK Experience with one or more of the following NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) NIST 800-53 CIS Controls Zero Trust Architecture OWASP MITRE ATT&CK Tools & Technologies AWS Azure GCP Palo Alto ServiceNow GitHub GitLab Bitbucket SVN PostgreSQL Preferred Certifications CISSP CCSP AWS Certified Security Specialty TOGAF SABSA GIAC Security Certifications What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Security Architect who has successfully designed and implemented security solutions across enterprise environments. Candidates with primarily auditing, compliance, governance, risk, or GRC backgrounds without architecture and implementation experience will not be a fit for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr