Principal, Security Architect at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal, Security Architect in the United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to define and lead enterprise-wide security architecture at the highest level. As Principal Security Architect, you will design and enforce secure cloud-native infrastructures, corporate security controls, and AI governance frameworks while collaborating closely with engineering, product, and business leaders. You will integrate security into systems by design, ensuring scalable, resilient, and compliant solutions across multiple domains. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic advisory responsibilities, providing mentorship, governance, and innovation leadership. You will directly impact the security posture of customer-facing platforms and internal enterprise systems, balancing risk, usability, and regulatory requirements. Your contributions will shape the organization’s approach to emerging technologies, AI, and next-generation security practices.

• Architect and enforce secure cloud-native guardrails, embedding security directly into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and multi-cloud environments.

• Develop secure SaaS architectures, including tenant isolation, API security, authorization boundaries, and secrets management for scalable customer-facing platforms.

• Implement automated architecture assurance using policy-as-code, static analysis, and runtime controls to enforce security and compliance continuously.

• Design and modernize corporate security controls, including workforce identity, just-in-time access, endpoint security, and security automation workflows.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executives, guiding risk-based trade-offs, regulatory compliance, and security decision-making across enterprise initiatives.

• Lead AI security and governance initiatives, establishing controls for internal and product AI usage, data handling, model lifecycle management, and emerging technology risks.

• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams to adopt secure architectures, best practices, and continuous improvement processes.

• 12+ years of experience in senior technical roles with 5+ years in security architecture, including leadership at enterprise or divisional levels.

• Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2) and cloud-native security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong background in software engineering, product security, and enterprise architecture.

• Hands-on technical skills in IAM, encryption, network security, container security, CI/CD, and IaC guardrails.

• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0.

• Experience with AI-enabled systems, LLM workflows, RAG pipelines, and implementing security controls for AI products and enterprise usage.

• Exceptional systems thinking, able to evaluate global impacts of identity, network, and infrastructure changes.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment, balancing strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

• Competitive total compensation range: $204,000 – $272,900 USD, plus annual bonus, equity, and long-term incentives.

• Flexible work environment with flextime and autonomy for self-directed projects.

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision, FSAs/HSAs, and telehealth services.

• Support for family and life milestones, including parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, adoption support, and maternity services.

• Professional development opportunities, including leadership training and continuing education.

• Recognition programs, peer-nominated awards, and tools to celebrate contributions.

• Retirement planning through 401(k) match and financial wellness support.

• Holistic benefits including legal, identity protection, pet insurance, and mental health resources.