Lead Security Architect

• Define and evolve the enterprise security architecture, establishing the 12 to 18 month strategic vision and technical standards that guide the entire organization's security posture
• Steer the creation of 'Golden Path' security patterns, approved, reusable frameworks that align with engineering excellence and reduce friction across teams
• Influence decision-making by translating threat landscapes into actionable business risk assessments and investment priorities
• Direct security governance programs, including oversight of vulnerability management, penetration testing strategies, and compliance assurance initiatives
• Transform how security integrates with business operations by acting as the liaison between security, engineering, and IT departments
• Champion budget planning and resource allocation for security improvement projects, ensuring strategic alignment with enterprise risk management
• Drive the development of security policies and standards that balance robust protection with business agility and innovation
• Establish thought leadership across the organization, setting the tone for security culture and embedding security-by-design principles company-wide
• Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to ensure all architectural decisions meet compliance requirements across jurisdictions
• Mentor and guide security teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and shared accountability for organizational resilience

• Strategic risk management expertise, with the ability to assess enterprise-wide threats and translate them into architectural roadmaps
• Exceptional communication skills to engage C-Suite stakeholders, presenting complex security topics with clarity and business context
• Deep technical knowledge across Cloud Security, Network Security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) architectures
• Proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries, building trusted partnerships with engineering, IT, product, and business leaders
• Industry thought leadership mindset, staying ahead of emerging threats and contributing to the broader security community
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Additional certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) highly valued
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security frameworks that balance protection with business enablement
• Strong ethical foundation and integrity, understanding the responsibility of handling sensitive information and setting team standards
• Collaborative approach to security governance, with a track record of embedding security seamlessly into development and operations workflows

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)