Lead Security Architect

Select Minds LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Opportunity

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Select Minds LLC is looking for a Lead Security Architect specializing in Enterprise, Cloud, and Application Security. The role requires extensive experience in security architecture and is a long-term on-site contract.

The ideal candidate will lead security architecture reviews, evaluate security risks, and define security standards. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential for integrating security into the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience, with 5+ years in Security Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.
• Proven expertise in assessing application, infrastructure, and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and assessments.
• Evaluate application, cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure architectures for security risks.
• Define security standards, patterns, and architectural best practices.

Skills

Security Architecture

Enterprise Security Reviews

Application Security Architecture

AWS Security Architecture

Threat Modeling

Zero Trust Network Access

Education

Relevant IT or Security certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Palo Alto

Job description

Benefits

• Long Term Opportunity
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Title

Lead Security Architect | Enterprise, Cloud & Application Security

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Day 1 Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Interview: Inperson

Required Experience

• 12+ years of overall IT experience
• 5+ years of Security Architecture experience
• Strong hands‑on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions
• Experience conducting enterprise security reviews and Tiger Team assessments
• Proven expertise reviewing and approving application, infrastructure, and cloud architectures
• Experience creating and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Core Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide security architecture reviews and assessments
• Evaluate application, cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure architectures for security risks
• Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews
• Define security standards, patterns, and architectural best practices
• Review and document Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle
• Provide guidance on secure cloud adoption, API security, data protection, and cryptographic controls
• Identify security gaps and develop practical remediation strategies
• Support enterprise initiatives involving AI, Machine Learning, and cloud-native technologies

Required Technical Skills

Enterprise Security Architecture

• Enterprise Security Reviews
• Security Architecture Assessments
• Security Design Reviews

Application Security (AppSec)

• Secure SDLC
• OWASP Top 10
• Threat Modeling
• SAST
• DAST
• Secure Code Review
• API Security
• Application Security Architecture

Cloud Security

• AWS Security Architecture
• Azure Security
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Security
• Cloud Security Assessments
• Cloud Architecture Reviews
• Cloud Governance and Security Controls

Network Security

• Network Security Architecture
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Network Segmentation
• IDS/IPS
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Secure Network Design

SaaS Security

• SaaS Platform Security Reviews
• Identity & Access Controls
• Third-Party Risk Evaluation
• SaaS Security Architecture

Data & Infrastructure Security

• Cryptography
• Data Protection
• Database Security Architecture
• PostgreSQL
• Big Data Security
• Secure Data Architecture

AI & Emerging Technologies

• AI Security
• Generative AI Security
• Machine Learning Security
• Model Risk Management
• AI Governance and Security Controls

Security Frameworks

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIST 800-53
• CIS Controls
• Zero Trust Architecture
• OWASP
• MITRE ATT&CK

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Palo Alto
• ServiceNow
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Bitbucket
• SVN

  Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP
  • CCSP
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • TOGAF
  • SABSA
  • GIAC Security Certifications

  What We’re Looking For

  The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Security Architect who has successfully designed and implemented security solutions across enterprise environments. Candidates with primarily auditing, compliance, governance, risk, or GRC backgrounds without architecture and implementation experience will not be a fit for this role.