Application Security Architect

Jabil

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 121,200 - 218,200

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Short-term incentive based on performance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Application Security Architect who will provide technical leadership and manage the application security domain roadmap. This role requires a thorough understanding of secure SDLC practices and cybersecurity principles, as well as significant prior experience in IT architecture. Join a team focused on implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance organizational security and reduce vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline.
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for IT architecture.
Define overall solution architecture consistent with company methodology.
Develop an application security domain roadmap.

Skills

Knowledge of Secure SDLC

Understanding of application vulnerabilities

Strong communication skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Knowledge of cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems

Tools

SAST

DAST

CI/CD tools

WAF

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Job Summary

Provides technical leadership and is responsible for determining the direction for the IT architecture, standards, design and implementation approaches for the company’s application systems, infrastructure and/or network-based cloud product systems. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations and criticality. This is an expert-level role requiring independent action to establish methods and procedures on new and/or special assignments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Know and understand Jabil business strategy
Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
Earn trust of clients and management
Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture

Know and understand Jabil business strategy
Know and understand Jabil IT strategy & objectives
Define the overall solution architecture consistent with Jabil’s methodology
Be responsible for the technical solution by providing leadership for the customer, project manager, domain architects, domain specialists and application engineers to advance and deliver solutions
Consult and Inform Enterprise Architects and Senior IT Architects to design and deliver solutions
Earn trust of clients and management
Assess merits of alternative technical approaches and gain consensus for best approach
Learn, follow, promote, and improve recognized methodologies to design and deliver solutions
Ensure that the non-functional requirements are satisfied including, but not limited to, security, disaster recovery, availability, and performance
Researches technology and industry trends to hone both personal and Jabil’s competitive edge
Through modeling or prototyping, validate solution prior to full implementation
Develop expertise in one of the following disciplines: Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Infrastructure Architecture
Mentor IT professionals

Program management

Design, build and integrate an enterprise SSDLC program within existing enterprise SDLC and CI/CD processes
Develop and lead an Application Security domain roadmap and manage related strategy and planning activities

Standards management

Be responsible for the management of enterprise application and software security standards and promote their use and enhancement with new or existing solutions
Influence the integration of application security principles in the solution design, processes, and standards, based on business, regulatory, or customer requirements.
Provide architectural and design guidance, analysis, and direction, for enterprise-wide key projects and strategic initiatives as it relates to the information security and privacy. Find common ground and gain cooperation when conflicts arise and provide process improvements.
Provide support and guidance to development teams on complex application security designs and vulnerabilities
Training
Promote Secure Software Development practices to development teams
Lead and conduct secure software development training and awareness sessions for development teams
Tools
Provide Subject Matter Expertise for all application security technologies (SAST,DAST,SCA,WAF,etc) with heavy participation in key decision-making processes for the acquisition of current/new technologies

Management Practices

Develop project plans and influence project organization
Apply recognized system sizing methodology
Vet change(s) with respect to scope, schedule, cost, risk, etc.
Cross train staff to reduce delivery risk
Define processes & methods necessary to support delivery/deployment
Define management tools to support production environment

Continuous Improvement

Utilize Lean Six Sigma or other methods to identify & provide guidance on organizational improvement opportunities
Perform root cause analysis and remediation actions
Contribute to Jabil IP though development and submission of patents

Policy & Procedures

Comply with IT policy, procedure, and process
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy

Training & Development

Define technical job content & qualifications of key roles required to support technical infrastructure
Work closely with management to assess and aid the development of staff skill sets
Assist management to assess and help resolve staffing knowledge gaps

Communication

Publish and present to customers, IT leaders and business executives
Engage with vendors and third parties as needed
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style
Ask questions; encourage input from staff
Develop peer relationships with Senior IT Architects

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Typically reports to management.
The purpose of this role is not primarily managerial, and the job is typically NOT directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and experience in designing and building Secure SDLC program for a large enterprise
Knowledge and experience in building secure development practices within CI-CD/DevOps processes
Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
Knowledge and experience in identification and mitigation of cyber security gaps within internally developed LLM, GenAI and Agentic AI models
Knowledge and experience in performing risk assessments of LLM, GenAI and Agentic AI models
Deep understanding of the relationship between application design, data, and infrastructure environments. Demonstrated experience working across security competencies, such as Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, and Application Security.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices and technologies, including vulnerability detection/identification/remediation.
Strong and intimate knowledge of threat modeling (OWASP, MITRE).
Strong understanding and experience of application vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
Knowledge and experience with compliance & application security standards across the enterprise IT landscape; deep understanding of enterprise risk management methods and techniques to drive successful outcomes in a multi-national environment
Experience and knowledge of enterprise DAST/SAST/SCA solutions (SNYC, BURP preferred), their deployment and adoption within large enterprises
Experience and knowledge of managing WAF technologies
Understanding of all architectural components and their interrelationships
Knowledge of Software Engineering and Architectural Principles and methods
Solid presentation and written communication skills
Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
Team lead experience in application development
Knowledge and experience of one or more languages e.g., Java, C#, etc.
Knowledge and experience with server-side technologies
Knowledge and experience with client-side technologies e.g., Node, Angular
Knowledge and experience working in an Agile methodology
Knowledge of SOA, including REST, SOAP, API Management, and other integration patterns e.g. ESB, EIP, etc.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Knowledge of UML or ArchiMate
Knowledge of cloud technologies
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Post-graduate degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems expected
Minimum 12 years of experience in a related discipline
Or, equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
Certified Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
Open CA Level 1: Certified
TOGAF 9 Foundation
ArchiMate 3 Foundation

Others (Preferred, but not required or necessary):

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

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