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Security ArchitectCompany OverviewA global consumer products and retail organization is seeking a Security Architect to help drive enterprise-wide security strategy and innovation. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company operates a complex technology ecosystem spanning cloud platforms, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and global business operations. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where security is viewed as a business enabler and innovation, including emerging AI technologies, is actively embraced.
Role SummaryThe Security Architect serves as a strategic and hands-on security leader responsible for embedding security-by-design principles across technology initiatives. This role partners closely with infrastructure, engineering, application, cloud, and business teams to establish security architecture standards, provide design oversight, and guide the adoption of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically broad, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and excited about helping shape the organization's security strategy for cloud, AI, automation, and modern enterprise technologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine, implement, and evolve the organization's security architecture operating model and governance framework.
Develop practical security roadmaps aligned to business priorities, technology strategy, and emerging threats.
Lead security architecture efforts for cloud, infrastructure, applications, data protection, and identity management initiatives.
Establish enterprise security standards, architectural principles, and reusable design patterns.
Evaluate technologies, platforms, and solution designs to ensure alignment with security requirements and risk objectives.
Partner with engineering and technology teams to incorporate security early in the design and development lifecycle.
Provide subject matter expertise for emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems.
Support security tooling strategy, architecture reviews, platform integrations, and operational improvements.
Develop reference architectures and guidance that enable secure and scalable technology adoption.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk, recommend mitigation strategies, and improve security posture.
Ensure security architecture aligns with relevant compliance, privacy, and governance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance security maturity across the organization.
Additional DetailsWork model: Three onsite days per week requiredHigh-visibility role with direct influence on enterprise security strategy and technology decisionsOpportunity to help shape security standards for emerging AI and automation initiativesFast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Role SummaryThe Security Architect serves as a strategic and hands-on security leader responsible for embedding security-by-design principles across technology initiatives. This role partners closely with infrastructure, engineering, application, cloud, and business teams to establish security architecture standards, provide design oversight, and guide the adoption of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is proactive, technically broad, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and excited about helping shape the organization's security strategy for cloud, AI, automation, and modern enterprise technologies.
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine, implement, and evolve the organization's security architecture operating model and governance framework.
Develop practical security roadmaps aligned to business priorities, technology strategy, and emerging threats.
Lead security architecture efforts for cloud, infrastructure, applications, data protection, and identity management initiatives.
Establish enterprise security standards, architectural principles, and reusable design patterns.
Evaluate technologies, platforms, and solution designs to ensure alignment with security requirements and risk objectives.
Partner with engineering and technology teams to incorporate security early in the design and development lifecycle.
Provide subject matter expertise for emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems.
Support security tooling strategy, architecture reviews, platform integrations, and operational improvements.
Develop reference architectures and guidance that enable secure and scalable technology adoption.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk, recommend mitigation strategies, and improve security posture.
Ensure security architecture aligns with relevant compliance, privacy, and governance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance security maturity across the organization.
Additional DetailsWork model: Three onsite days per week requiredHigh-visibility role with direct influence on enterprise security strategy and technology decisionsOpportunity to help shape security standards for emerging AI and automation initiativesFast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement