About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Architect to shape and drive secure technology design across complex, enterprise-scale environments. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to embed security into architecture decisions and deliver innovative solutions that protect critical business applications. You will play a key role in strengthening security posture while enabling agile and scalable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Define, review, and integrate application security requirements across applications and platforms

Provide expert input into application security architecture, ensuring security is embedded in design decisions

Act as a security architecture lead, driving decisions across multiple teams and workstreams

Collaborate with architecture, development, infrastructure, and delivery teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC

Conduct security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies

Solve cross-team security challenges, balancing technical and business risks

Develop and maintain application security standards, policies, and procedures

Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve security posture

Provide mentoring, guidance, and training on application security principles

Act as a trusted advisor, influencing stakeholders on key security and architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Proven experience in application security, security architecture, or secure software development

Strong understanding of secure SDLC, threat modeling, and vulnerability management

Knowledge of modern architectures (e.g., cloud-native, microservices, APIs) and associated security considerations

Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, TOGAF, or equivalent

Experience with cloud security across platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation tools

Experience leading or mentoring teams in security best practices

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