Architect Senior Specialist (Security & Application Architecture)

Vertage Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. in Dearborn, MI is seeking a senior Security Architect to lead enterprise security initiatives across cloud, hybrid, and AI-driven environments. This role defines secure design standards, governance frameworks and collaborates with stakeholders to advance security programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT with 7+ years in security and enterprise architecture, plus a Bachelor's Degree and certifications in CISSP or TOGAF are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 7+ years in Security, Application, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Security Architecture.
• Strong expertise in Application Security & Modernization.
• Strong expertise in Architecture Governance & Standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise security architectures.
• Implement Zero Trust strategies and security controls.
• Secure cloud, hybrid, and Agentic AI environments.
• Develop architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive security initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Security Architecture

Application Security

Architecture Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid: 4 days onsite/week)

Overview

Seeking a senior-level Security Architect with expertise in Enterprise Security Architecture, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, and Application Architecture. This role will lead security architecture initiatives across cloud, hybrid, and AI-driven environments while defining secure design standards and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise security architectures.
• Implement Zero Trust strategies and security controls.
• Secure cloud, hybrid, and Agentic AI environments.
• Develop architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to drive security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 7+ years in Security, Application, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong expertise in:
• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Application Security & Modernization
• Architecture Governance & Standards

Nice to Have

• Experience with Agentic AI Security and AI-native SDLC.
• CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or SABSA certifications.
• DevSecOps and secure CI/CD experience.

Ideal Candidate

A seasoned Security Architect or Enterprise Architect who combines hands-on technical expertise with architecture leadership, governance, stakeholder management, and modern AI security experience.