Principal Security Architect

DescriptionKforce is immediately adding a full-time Principal Security Architect in support of our industry leading technology development client in Spring, TX. Our client is seeking candidates who are driven to make positive changes to the way people live and work by creating breakthrough technology solutions.Overview:* Principal Security Architect will review proposed solutions, designs, and technology implementations for security risks and control requirements* Provide actionable and pragmatic security guidance to project teams* Evaluate architectural deviations and exception requests* Document security decisions, recommendations, and risk acceptance requirements* Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and engineering teams to drive consistent governance practices* Act as a trusted advisor to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle* Participate in project planning sessions, design reviews, and technical workshops* Help teams identify security requirements early in the design process* Provide guidance on security controls and architecture patterns* Assist teams in resolving security-related design challenges* Promote secure-by-design principles while balancing operational and business requirements* As a Principal Security Architect, you will build strong working relationships with business and technology stakeholders* Partner with engineering and delivery teams to improve security awareness and architectural maturity* Translate complex security requirements into business-friendly recommendations* Act as an escalation point for technical security concerns* Identify recurring security challenges and recommend improvements to standards, processes, or controlsRequirements* 11-15+ years of information security, infrastructure, or architecture experience* 5+ years in a Security Architecture role* Experience participating in Architecture Review Boards or technical governance forums* Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments* Experience balancing security requirements with business objectives* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groupsJob TypeContractCompensation51 - $69