Azure-First Security Architect Lead for Enterprise & PCI

Sprouts Farmers Market; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Sr. IT Security Architect in Phoenix, AZ. This role leads security architecture across the enterprise and requires 10+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, with a focus on Azure environments. Key responsibilities include authoring architecture documentation, leading ARB initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI-DSS and NIST. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various security protocols and tools including Terraform, CrowdStrike, and more, as well as relevant certifications like CISSP.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise security architecture experience.
• Deep identity architecture experience with core protocols.
• 3+ years of Azure security architecture experience.
• Proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code security.
• Demonstrated ability to create lasting architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern security architecture decisions.
• Lead cross-functional security architecture initiatives.
• Support vendor risk assessments and SDLC security standards.
• Draft and maintain architectural standards and patterns.
• Provide guidance and training in security architecture.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Azure security architecture

Identity architecture

EDR/EPP platforms

Data classification

Infrastructure-as-Code security

Fluency with security frameworks

Monitoring and logging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent security certification

Tools

Terraform

Azure Sentinel

ServiceNow

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

BigID

Netskope

Cloudflare

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Sr. IT Security Architect in Phoenix, AZ. This role leads security architecture across the enterprise and requires 10+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, with a focus on Azure environments. Key responsibilities include authoring architecture documentation, leading ARB initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI-DSS and NIST. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various security protocols and tools including Terraform, CrowdStrike, and more, as well as relevant certifications like CISSP.