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You'll partner closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, data, and business teams to bring a security-by-design mindset to technology decisions — while also helping define the organization's long-term security architecture strategy.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both big-picture architecture and hands-on technical problem solving, and who is excited about emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and agentic systems.
What You'll DoDefine and continuously improve the organization's Security Architecture operating model, including engagement processes, services, and integration with technology delivery teamsDevelop forward-looking security roadmaps aligned with business priorities, technology strategy, risk, and the evolving threat landscapeEstablish and govern enterprise security standards, architectural principles, reference architectures, and reusable security patternsEvaluate emerging technologies — including AI/ML and agentic systems — and develop appropriate security controls, governance, and risk-management approachesPartner with technology teams during architecture reviews, solution design, technology selection, and major initiatives to embed security early in the lifecycleProvide security architecture expertise across cloud, infrastructure, networking, applications, data, and identityAssess proposed architectures and solutions against enterprise security standards, risk tolerance, and architectural requirementsProvide technical leadership around security tooling, integration, coverage, and enterprise capabilitiesHelp identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to scale security architecture activities, including design analysis, documentation, and architecture reviewsMaintain awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements such as PCI, SOX, GDPR, and CCPAServe as a trusted Security Architecture SME for senior technology and business stakeholdersWhy This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional security architecture role. You'll have the opportunity to define architecture standards, influence enterprise technology strategy, modernize security practices, and help shape the organization's approach to emerging technologies.
If you're a Security Architect who wants to operate at both the strategic and technical levels, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful enterprise-wide impact.
For immediate consideration, Apply Now and direct message Reid Gormly on LinkedIn
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Security Architect
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A Cyber Security Architect builds and develops systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Includes understanding of client computer systems, potential weak points in security, and monitoring and response to security issues.
$141,623 / year median in California
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Security ArchitectLocation:
Southern CaliforniaCompensation:
$190,000-$220,000 base salaryEmployment Type:
Full-TimeBuild Security Into the Future of TechnologyWe're looking for a Security Architect to serve as a senior technical authority across enterprise information security. This is an opportunity to shape how security is designed, implemented, and governed across a complex, global technology environment.You'll partner closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, data, and business teams to bring a security-by-design mindset to technology decisions — while also helping define the organization's long-term security architecture strategy.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both big-picture architecture and hands-on technical problem solving, and who is excited about emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and agentic systems.
What You'll DoDefine and continuously improve the organization's Security Architecture operating model, including engagement processes, services, and integration with technology delivery teamsDevelop forward-looking security roadmaps aligned with business priorities, technology strategy, risk, and the evolving threat landscapeEstablish and govern enterprise security standards, architectural principles, reference architectures, and reusable security patternsEvaluate emerging technologies — including AI/ML and agentic systems — and develop appropriate security controls, governance, and risk-management approachesPartner with technology teams during architecture reviews, solution design, technology selection, and major initiatives to embed security early in the lifecycleProvide security architecture expertise across cloud, infrastructure, networking, applications, data, and identityAssess proposed architectures and solutions against enterprise security standards, risk tolerance, and architectural requirementsProvide technical leadership around security tooling, integration, coverage, and enterprise capabilitiesHelp identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to scale security architecture activities, including design analysis, documentation, and architecture reviewsMaintain awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements such as PCI, SOX, GDPR, and CCPAServe as a trusted Security Architecture SME for senior technology and business stakeholdersWhy This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional security architecture role. You'll have the opportunity to define architecture standards, influence enterprise technology strategy, modernize security practices, and help shape the organization's approach to emerging technologies.
If you're a Security Architect who wants to operate at both the strategic and technical levels, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful enterprise-wide impact.
For immediate consideration, Apply Now and direct message Reid Gormly on LinkedIn