Security Architect

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is looking for a Security Architect to design and implement security architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications. The role requires senior-level experience in security engineering and strong understanding of cloud security. Candidates should be proficient with enterprise security technologies and possess excellent communication and project ownership skills. This position also focuses on embedding security into contemporary technology platforms and guiding security design for enterprise initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications.
• Partner with DevSecOps and engineering teams to embed security into delivery pipelines.
• Evaluate technologies, identify security gaps, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Security engineering experience

DevSecOps experience

Cloud security knowledge

Communication skills

Project ownership

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

IAM

Endpoint security

Job description

A global financial institution is seeking a Security Architect to help design and evolve enterprise security architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments. This role partners closely with engineering and DevSecOps teams to embed security into modern technology platforms while supporting regulatory and operational requirements.

This position is ideal for a senior technologist transitioning from DevSecOps, cloud engineering, or security engineering into broader architectural responsibility.

What You’ll Tackle

• Design and implement security architecture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications
• Partner with DevSecOps and engineering teams to embed security into delivery pipelines
• Guide security design for enterprise initiatives and application platforms
• Evaluate technologies, identify security gaps, and recommend improvements
• Support incident response, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation
• Collaborate with vendors and oversee security solution implementations
• Provide hands-on support and mentoring when required

What You Bring

• Senior-level experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud security
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, IAM, endpoint security)
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience integrating security into application development or infrastructure delivery
• Working knowledge of encryption, PKI, firewalls, networking, and identity
• Strong communication and project ownership skills

Nice to Have

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GSEC)
• On-prem to cloud migration leadership
• Experience with Microsoft-centric security platforms

How We Work

• Architecture grounded in real-world delivery
• Strong partnership between security and engineering teams