Remote Principal IT Architect - Identity & Cloud Security

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal IT Architect to shape modern workplace architecture, focusing on secure, scalable, and well-governed environments. You will set standards across SaaS and cloud platforms with emphasis on identity, security, and integration coherence.

The role collaborates with security, infrastructure, and application teams to reduce complexity and ensure a cohesive technology stack. Remote work available for US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years designing architecture for security-centric tech firms.
• Experience with identity-centered security architectures and large-scale iPaaS integrations.
• Hands-on with cloud-native and SaaS-first solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish architectural standards for performance, security, and compliance across SaaS and cloud platforms.
• Architect and secure a modern workplace stack with cohesive tooling.
• Govern the use of APIs and SaaS Security Posture Management for key tools.
• Design advanced networking and data security architectures using leading technologies.
• Promote a secure integration strategy to avoid siloed applications.

Skills

Security architecture

Identity governance

API strategies

Education

10+ years architecture experience

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Principal IT Architect to shape modern workplace architecture, focusing on secure, scalable, and well-governed environments. You will set standards across SaaS and cloud platforms with emphasis on identity, security, and integration coherence.

The role collaborates with security, infrastructure, and application teams to reduce complexity and ensure a cohesive technology stack. Remote work available for US-based candidates.