Application Security Architect Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Application Security Architect
locations
FL – Saint Petersburg – 880 Carillon Pkwy Tower 1
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id

R-0003492

Job Description
Job Description
This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 2-3 days a week at one of the following office locations: St. Petersburg, FL; Memphis, TN, Southfield MI

Responsibilities:

Lead secure design reviews and threat modeling exercises for new projects, features, and architectural changes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security policies.
Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in application code and system designs, providing hands-on guidance and actionable recommendations.
Create and maintain secure reference architectures to serve as a foundation for implementing secure systems, applications, and solutions aligned with the organization’s specific needs and technologies.
Act as a trusted advisor to development teams, integrating security considerations into the software development lifecycle and promoting secure coding practices.
Assess conformance with architectural standards, focusing on reducing technical debt and optimizing enterprise assets such as systems, services, and information.
Provide technical expertise on security matters, including encryption, authentication, authorization, and secure communication protocols.
Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and best practices, applying relevant insights to enhance the organization’s security posture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure and compliance, to align security measures with organizational goals and ensure seamless integration.
Support security incident response efforts by contributing architectural expertise and defense-in-depth strategies as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including occasional non-standard shifts or on-call

Skills:

7+ years of experience in a security engineering or architecture role, with a demonstrated focus on secure design reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
In-depth knowledge of web application security principles, secure coding practices, and addressing common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
Proficiency in designing secure architectures for on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Strong understanding of OAuth, authentication and authorization mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and emerging technologies like password-less authentication.
Experience in encryption technologies, such as certificate-based and token-based cryptography.
Familiarity with network protocols, topologies, and defense-in-depth strategies.
Experience with defense-in-depth strategies, understanding of incident response.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and business stakeholders.
Financial services experience is a plus but not required. The ability to quickly acquire relevant business acumen is essential.
Education

Bachelor’s:

Computer and Information Science (Required),

Bachelor’s:

Information Technology
Work Experience
General Experience – 6 to 10 years
Certifications
SANS Offensive Security Certification – SANS Institute
Travel
Workstyle
Hybrid
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