Principal Security Architect

We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance. Being a Principal Security Architect at iManage Means… You will drive enterprise security strategy, defining architectural vision and technical “North Star”. You will influence engineering teams through deep knowledge of how technical systems function, hands-on design, and balancing aggressive business growth with robust, seamless risk mitigation. You are not merely managing risk; you will enable business growth by ensuring iManage platforms can scale to handle modern threats. iM Responsible For… Establishing secure reference architectures by designing and maintaining repeatable architectures and patterns throughout many critical domains such as IAM, AI, cloud infrastructure, and secret management to be leveraged across the enterprise. Creating engineer guardrails by leveraging secure reference architectures to create "paved paths" that allow engineers to deploy rapidly without bypassing security controls. Spearheading advanced, continuous threat modeling sessions for critical product features and core infrastructure components. Fostering a deep "Security by Design" mindset across product and engineering teams through systemic influence rather than rigid mandates. Partnering early with Product Management to embed security requirements into the initial phases of the product development lifecycle. Providing technical mentorship to senior security personnel to elevate the organization's overall technical execution. Assess emerging tech stack by evaluating, benchmarking, and approving third-party technologies and vendor integrations for security. Communicating highly technical security vulnerabilities and architectural risks into clear, actionable business impacts. iM Qualified Because I Have… 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years operating as Lead, or Enterprise Architect level. Deep, hands-on experience designing and securing multi-tenant public cloud environments. Proven track record with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, service meshes, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi). Expertise in implementing zero trust approaches to security, modern identity (OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML), and advanced cryptography. Experience building security guardrails around AI/ML pipelines, LLM integrations, and data lake architectures. Experience securing hyper-growth, high-transaction SaaS or cloud-native product ecosystems. Strong understanding of downstream security processes related to detection and response. Demonstrated ability to drive engineering alignment, change developer behaviors, and champion security without relying on direct managerial authority. Exceptional ability to translate highly technical vulnerabilities and complex risk profiles into clear business terms for C-suite executives. Bonus Points If I Have... Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Credentials such as CISSP, ISSAP, CCSP, or professional-level cloud architecture/security certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft. Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and AKS implementations. Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways! iM Getting To… Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!  Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.  Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!  Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.  Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.  Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.  Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.  iManage Is Supporting Me By... Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it. Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data. Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus. Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%. Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave. Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset. Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.  Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.  The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $180,000 – 220,000 per year. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process. iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to View email address on click.appcast.io so our team members can review. About iManage… At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.  We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding. So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.  Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage. iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Learn more at: Please see our recruitment privacy statement for more information on how we handle your personal data. #LI-Hybrid#LI-LM1SummaryLocation: Chicago, IL, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExperiencedDepartment: Security