Master Security Architect

About Our Client

The organization operates within the cybersecurity sector, focusing on protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data, systems, and information. It addresses the critical challenge of securing corporate systems and designing trustworthy, hardened products and services for customers. The organization serves a broad range of industries globally and emphasizes innovation and collaboration to solve complex security challenges. Its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion supports a culture where diverse perspectives drive performance and growth.

About the Opportunity

The Master Security Architect role is responsible for ensuring that products and services meet US Government security requirements and comply with relevant security standards. This position contributes by evaluating security postures, performing gap analyses, supporting authorization processes, and guiding security design improvements. The role impacts the organization by enhancing product and service security, facilitating compliance with government frameworks, and collaborating across teams to maintain robust security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to meet US Government security requirements
• Evaluate security posture and compliance of products and services using standards and tools
• Perform gap analyses and report findings
• Harden product and service offerings
• Assist in achieving and maintaining Authorizations to Operate (ATO) for traditional and FedRAMP solutions
• Draft, review, and maintain security documentation such as System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, and Plans of Action and Milestones
• Provide security guidance and define requirements for internal systems, customer-facing services, and products
• Identify security design gaps and recommend improvements in product and service architectures
• Work with sales, product security, and engineering leaders to align security efforts

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of security architecture or engineering experience with a strong technical foundation in security and compliance
• Advanced technical skills across platforms including Linux, Windows, VMware, and SQL
• Familiarity with industry and government security standards such as DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, NIST 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework, FIPS 140-2/3, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and NIST 800-171
• Experience with the FedRAMP approval process and securing cloud solutions including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessments, network security, cryptography, authentication, secure systems development, and authorization
• Strong understanding of application security patterns including web application and mobile security strategies
• Familiarity with federated identity and access management protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• Effective meeting facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to manage differing viewpoints
• Expert understanding of industry trends in information security policy, audit, compliance, and risk management
• Desired certifications include CISSP, CSA, or Security-related credentials

Pay Range and Compensation Package

The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Benefits & Perks

• Industry-leading benefits supporting holistic health and wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements depending on role and location
• Support and resources for work-life balance and personal development

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note

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Key skills/competency

• Master Security Architect
• US Government security requirements
• Security posture evaluation
• Gap analysis
• Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• FedRAMP
• NIST 800-53
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Risk assessments
• Application security