Remote Senior DevSecOps Architect Cloud & On-Prem Security

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

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Premium coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

ESPP

Professional development

Equipment choice

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Principal DevSecOps Architect to join a leader in Aerospace & Defense. Remote - US-based candidates, no visa sponsorship. Compensation: $190,000–$215,000 annually.

The role shapes security architecture across cloud and on‑prem environments, partnering with engineering and security teams to embed controls and compliance into delivery and infrastructure design. Responsibilities include defining security architecture, roadmaps, vulnerability assessments, and implementing automated

Qualifications

• 12+ years in technology, including 5+ years in DevSecOps or infrastructure security architecture leadership
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Strong background in architecting secure software systems for compliance
• Deep understanding of NIST and ISO security standards relevant to the role
• Experience creating security architecture roadmaps for businesses
• Familiarity with agile development and software engineering best practices
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and on-premises software deployments

Responsibilities

• Define security-focused architecture solutions that align technology decisions with compliance requirements
• Create architectural plans for secure cloud and on-premises deployments
• Establish a cybersecurity roadmap in collaboration with security and engineering teams
• Evaluate system vulnerabilities and support engineering teams with security assessments
• Integrate automated security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Terraform
• Develop organization-wide security standards and guidelines aligned with compliance rules
• Facilitate communication of security requirements to internal and external stakeholders

Job description

Ladders seeks a Principal DevSecOps Architect to join a leader in Aerospace & Defense. Remote - US-based candidates, no visa sponsorship. Compensation: $190,000–$215,000 annually.

The role shapes security architecture across cloud and on‑prem environments, partnering with engineering and security teams to embed controls and compliance into delivery and infrastructure design. Responsibilities include defining security architecture, roadmaps, vulnerability assessments, and implementing automated