Arquitecto de Seguridad de Soluciones (Remoto)

Placements24; Toluca; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Mexico is seeking a visionary Solutions Security Architect to join a fully remote team. You will define and oversee security architecture across diverse technologies, ensuring security is embedded from design through operation.

Lead security reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff while staying current with evolving threats and technologies. Remote-first role within Mexico, with flexible work arrangements and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a security architecture role.
• Proven experience designing security architectures for complex systems, including cloud (AWS, Azure), on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, cryptography, IAM, network security, and application security.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, robust, and scalable security architectures for new and existing technology solutions.
• Develop security requirements and controls based on risk assessments and business needs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and tools to support architectural designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into the SDLC and DevOps processes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and architectures.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior security team members.
• Stay abreast of the latest security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

IAM

Network security

Application security

DevSecOps

Security leadership

CISSP

CISM

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

OWASP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Solutions Security Architect to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for defining and overseeing the security architecture of our diverse technology solutions, ensuring that security is embedded from the design phase through implementation and operation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and operations, to translate business requirements into secure and scalable technical solutions. This is a remote-first position, offering the ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere within Mexico. We are looking for a strategic thinker with extensive experience in architecting secure systems and a passion for driving innovation in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure, robust, and scalable security architectures for new and existing technology solutions.
• Develop security requirements and controls based on risk assessments and business needs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and tools to support architectural designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps processes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Conduct security reviews of proposed solutions and architectures.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior security team members.
• Stay abreast of the latest security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years in a security architecture role.
• Proven experience designing security architectures for complex systems, including cloud (AWS, Azure), on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, cryptography, IAM, network security, and application security.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF are highly advantageous.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced certifications, and the unparalleled flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement. Join our innovative and forward-thinking team and shape the future of secure solutions from anywhere in Toluca, State of Mexico .