Distinguished Engineer – Security Architecture

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior security architect to define and deliver AI-assisted security capabilities, security architectures, and lifecycle roadmaps. You will lead vendor evaluations, perform build-vs-buy analyses, and collaborate with CISO, engineering, and operations teams to secure massive-scale networks.

The role requires extensive UNIX/Linux expertise, 5G security knowledge, and hands-on software scripting in Python/Go.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four+ years of work experience.
• Eight+ years of relevant experience required.
• Hands-on experience designing and securing massive-scale networks.
• Experience authoring at least 3 enterprise-scale security roadmaps.
• Experience with AI/ML systems and AI governance frameworks.
• Active software development or scripting (Python/Go).
• Master’s degree in a related STEM field is a plus.
• Top-tier certifications (CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC/GSE).
• Proven track record implementing 5G security standards.
• UNIX/Linux, Red Hat OpenStack/OpenShift expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver technical objectives, timelines, and architectures for AI-assisted security capabilities.
• Lead build-vs-buy analyses, vendor evaluations, and define replacement criteria.
• Partner with the CISO organization, engineering, and operations teams.
• Design and document enterprise security architectures.
• Code, script, and validate software proofs-of-concept.

Skills

AI/ML Systems Design

Enterprise Security Architecture

Python/Go

CISSP

CCSP

SANS GIAC/GSE

5G Security Standards

UNIX/Linux

OpenStack/OpenShift

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four+ years experience

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

UNIX/Linux

OpenStack/OpenShift

Job description

• Define and deliver technical objectives, timelines, and architectures for AI-assisted security capabilities
• Conduct build-vs-buy analyses, lead vendor evaluations, and define replacement criteria
• Partner with the CISO organization, engineering, and operations teams
• Design and document enterprise security architectures
• Code, script, and validate software proofs-of-concept

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required
• Hands-on experience designing and securing massive-scale network architectures
• Documented experience authoring and delivering at least 3 enterprise-scale security roadmaps
• Experience designing or securing AI/ML systems and applying AI governance frameworks
• Active software development or advanced scripting experience (Python, Go, or equivalent)
• Master's degree in a related STEM field (even better if you have)
• Active top-tier industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC/GSE)
• Proven track record implementing 5G security standards
• Deep technical experience with UNIX/Linux, Red Hat OpenStack/OpenShift
• Experience building automated baseline deployments aligned with CIS benchmarks and DISA STIGs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-visibility, complex technical projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and securing enterprise-scale security architectures, with a focus on AI/ML systems and 5G security standards. Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and deliver security roadmaps aligned with industry benchmarks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AI/ML Systems Design
• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Active Software Development (Python, Go)
• Top-Tier Industry Certifications (CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC/GSE)
• 5G Security Standards Implementation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Architecture Design
• Security Roadmap Development
• Software Proofs-of-Concept
• Automated Baseline Deployments
• UNIX/Linux Proficiency
• Red Hat OpenStack/OpenShift
• AI Governance Frameworks
• Scripting Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Oral Communication
• Project Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISSP
• CCSP
• SANS GIAC/GSE

Industry Keywords

• AI-Assisted Security
• Build-Vs-Buy Analysis
• Vendor Evaluations
• CIS Benchmarks
• DISA STIGs