Platform Security Architect

Deel; Lecce; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible office membership

Country-based perks

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Deel is seeking a Platform Security Architect in Lecce (Puglia) to lead security across applications and cloud (AWS). You will own IAM, container/Kubernetes security, and software supply chain security, driving secure SDLC/CI/CD patterns and risk reduction. The role requires hands-on Azure?

(no) AWS focus, plus leadership in security champions and AI-driven improvements. You will collaborate with Compliance to meet SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR, and partner with engineering to embed

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity with cloud security and application security depth.
• Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, network controls, logging/monitoring, data protection.
• Deep application security knowledge: OWASP Top 10, API security, auth design, injection, SSRF, secure sessions.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz or Orca/Prisma Cloud and Aikido or Snyk/Semgrep/GitHub Advanced Security.
• CI/CD security gates for code and IaC.
• Container and Kubernetes security: image hardening, runtime security, pod security, RBAC.
• Threat modeling experience (STRIDE, attack trees).
• Ability to read and write production code in at least one language (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go, or Java).
• Secrets management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) and encryption patterns.
• Vulnerability management or bug bounty/pentest program experience.
• Knowledge of SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into guidance for engineers and executives.
• clear communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• risk-based decision making
• AWS IAM design and cloud controls
• Cloud security monitoring (CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty)

Responsibilities

• Own platform security architecture strategy across applications, services, and cloud (AWS) with default secure patterns.
• Operate security tooling program (Wiz, Aikido) and ensure findings translate into actionable fixes.
• Design and own IAM and application authentication/authorization, including multi-tenant isolation.
• Embed security into SDLC and CI/CD with guardrails for code and IaC.
• Secure containers and Kubernetes including image hardening, runtime protection, and network policies.
• Own software supply chain security from dependencies to artifact provenance.
• Lead threat modeling and integrate it into engineering design processes.
• Manage vulnerability management and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Lead security incident response across application and cloud layers.
• Partner with Privacy/Compliance to satisfy SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Scale security through a Security Champions program and secure coding enablement.
• Act as technical authority on platform security and influence cloud strategy at leadership level.
• Leverage AI to improve security posture and secure AI features.

Skills

Platform security architecture

Security leadership

Risk reduction

Secure design

Threat modeling

CI/CD security

IAM design

AWS security

Cloud security monitoring

Code reading/writing

Secrets management

Vulnerability management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk-based decision making

AWS IAM design

Cloud controls

Tools

Wiz

Aikido

Orca

Prisma Cloud

Snyk

Semgrep

GitHub Advanced Security

HashiCorp Vault

AWS Secrets Manager

Terraform

Job description

As the platform security lead, you will shape Deel's security posture across applications, services, and cloud environments with a focus on AWS. You’ll define secure patterns, run an integrated security tooling program, and embed guardrails into SDLC and CI/CD. You’ll own identity and access controls, container and Kubernetes security, and software supply chain defense, while partnering with Compliance to meet standards. You’ll operate at leadership level to drive secure design, risk reduction, and continuous improvement using AI. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to secure a global, fast-growing fintech/HR platform.

• Optional flexible working office membership
• Additional perks based on country and status
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity employer
• Own platform security architecture strategy across applications, services, and cloud (AWS) with default secure patterns.
• Operate security tooling program (Wiz, Aikido) and ensure findings translate into actionable fixes.
• Design and own IAM and application authentication/authorization, including multi-tenant isolation.
• Embed security into SDLC and CI/CD with guardrails for code and IaC.
• Secure containers and Kubernetes including image hardening, runtime protection, and network policies.
• Own software supply chain security from dependencies to artifact provenance.
• Lead threat modeling and integrate it into engineering design processes.
• Manage vulnerability management and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Lead security incident response across application and cloud layers.
• Partner with Privacy/Compliance to satisfy SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Scale security through a Security Champions program and secure coding enablement.
• Act as technical authority on platform security and influence cloud strategy at leadership level.
• Leverage AI to improve security posture and secure AI features.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity with cloud security and application security depth.
• Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, network controls, logging/monitoring, data protection.
• Deep application security knowledge: OWASP Top 10, API security, auth design, injection, SSRF, secure sessions.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz or Orca/Prisma Cloud and Aikido or Snyk/Semgrep/GitHub Advanced Security.
• CI/CD security gates for code and IaC.
• Container and Kubernetes security: image hardening, runtime security, pod security, RBAC.
• Threat modeling experience (STRIDE, attack trees).
• Ability to read and write production code in at least one language (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go, or Java).
• Secrets management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) and encryption patterns.
• Vulnerability management or bug bounty/pentest program experience.
• Knowledge of SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into guidance for engineers and executives.
• clear communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• risk-based decision making
• AWS IAM design and cloud controls
• Cloud security monitoring (CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty)

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