Application Security Architect

Application Security Architect

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Boston, MA, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

Req ID: 366650 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking an Application Security Architect to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts (US-MA), United States (US). The NTT DATA Services Security Analysis Strategic Advisor Security Architect serves as a security lead/visionary and is an expert in many areas of security. The Security Analysis Strategic Advisor works collaboratively with the customer to align information security with the customer's business strategy, security policies and regulatory and compliance landscape resulting in increased protection and reduced risk. In this role, the Security Analysis Strategic Advisor works with stakeholders and teams across the organization to help deliver information security services. This role is based on-site at our client location on a hybrid basis. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the client in the definition and implementation of information security policies, strategies, procedures and settings to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of client's environment and data
• Participate with the customer in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into processes and systems
• Evaluate new / emerging security products and technologies and making recommendations to customer leadership in regards to the security posture impact on the organization
• Maintaining an information security strategy (forward looking roadmap), for your customer, aligning services / portfolio components to the strategy
• Ensure the delivery of information security services to the customer is in compliance with the contract and any applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, SOX)
• Identify, review and recommend information security improvements as they relate to the achievement of the customer's business goals and objectives
• Participate in internal and external audits for the customer (e.g., PCI, SOX) and coordinate information security services activities
• Manage and drive remediation efforts related to information security; remediation may be from incidents, penetration tests, vulnerability scans, internal/external audits and Critical Practice assessments
• Identify information security weaknesses and/or gaps in the customer's current operations and work with the customer to bring information security operations up to standards
• Cultivate trusted partner relationships with account and customer; keep consistent and open dialogue to uncover issues, challenges, risks

Requirements:

• 10 years of comprehensive full stack development experience, with proficiency in technologies such as J2EE, C#.NET, JavaScript, and Python.
• 5 years serving as a senior application security architect, with a strong emphasis on promoting application security standards and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, architecting, and building secure enterprise web applications.
• Skilled in developing scalable applications on cloud platforms, including AWS and/or Azure, with a focus on security principles and deployment best practices.
• Highly experienced in conducting security peer reviews across application design, testing, and code.
• Working experience with integrating applications into security technologies such as WAF, API gateways, Privileged access management platforms, identity access management platforms, LDAP and identity access governance systems

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $116,000 – 190,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.