Security Architecture Lead

• Act as the lead technical voice for security architecture, defining the long-term vision and ensuring consistency across complex infrastructure and product projects
• Provide high-level guidance and mentorship to security engineers
• Lead cross-functional squads through complex security implementations, from initial design to final production deployment
• Define and maintain (document) the authoritative "Source of Truth" for Replit’s secure architecture
• Drive the design for secure bootstrapping and multi-layered trust
• Enforce isolation principles at every level
• Actively identify, document, and quantify architectural security risks
• Oversee and conduct deep-dive security reviews for core product features and infrastructure
• Own the architectural strategy for Availability, specifically defending against DoS threats
• Partner with GRC teams to translate complex architectural designs into clear, audit-ready documentation and control frameworks
• Act as the technical bridge for the Sales team, addressing complex security inquiries from enterprise customers

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering or security architecture
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, steering large-scale projects and guiding the work of other senior engineers
• Experience writing and maintaining Architecture documents
• Deep expertise in cloud-native security architecture (GCP experience is a significant plus) for multi-tenant SaaS products
• Experience designing secure boot, hardware/Cloud-KMS-rooted trust, and multi-layered defense systems
• Strong understanding of isolation technologies and DDoS mitigation
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical risk to both engineering and executive audiences
• Strong track record of contributing to Cybersecurity Risk Register

GCP experience

• Competitive Salary & Equity
• 401(k) Program with a 4% match
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Autonomous Work Environment
• In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
• Quarterly Team Gatherings
• In Office Amenities