Lead Application Security Architect – Remote-friendly

NinjaOne; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

NinjaOne is seeking an Application Security Architect to advance security across software and cloud environments. You will partner with engineering, platform, and product teams to embed secure design from planning through deployment, mentor engineers, and improve security maturity across the organization.

Location is flexible for US-based candidates with a hybrid option in Austin, TX or Tampa, FL. You will influence security strategy and drive resilient, compliant solutions while collaborating

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software security, including 2+ years in security architecture or offensive security roles.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Kotlin, C++.
• Strong understanding of application security fundamentals, including authentication, authorization, cryptography, and secure communications.
• Experience with security frameworks and methodologies such as OWASP, NIST, BSIMM, STRIDE, and DREAD.
• Hands‑on experience with identity and access management technologies (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC).
• Knowledge of cloud security in AWS environments.
• Experience with modern delivery technologies, including IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows security in enterprise environments.
• Experience with security testing and common security tooling.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to review system designs and source code for security and architectural risks.
• Lead threat modeling, secure design reviews, and architecture review sessions with engineering teams.
• Execute and help improve our AI‑assisted workflows for product security.
• Define and guide security initiatives from proof‑of‑concept through operational maturity.
• Develop clear reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Document security architectures, policies, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other security team members.
• Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization, driving and evolving the Security Champions program to foster shared ownership of secure design practices.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

C++

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

SAML

OIDC

Threat modeling

Security design

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Linux security

Windows security

Job description

NinjaOne is seeking an Application Security Architect to advance security across software and cloud environments. You will partner with engineering, platform, and product teams to embed secure design from planning through deployment, mentor engineers, and improve security maturity across the organization.

Location is flexible for US-based candidates with a hybrid option in Austin, TX or Tampa, FL. You will influence security strategy and drive resilient, compliant solutions while collaborating