Security Architect Lead - Founding PSSA Security Expert

salesforce.com, inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking hands-on security professionals to lead the delivery of high-impact security engagements for customers. You will assess web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI-enabled apps, translate risks into actionable security postures, and drive secure outcomes throughout the engagement lifecycle.

This founding PSSA role sits within the Security Practice of Professional Services. You will define standards, mentor peers, and shape secure development guidelines while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or Security Consulting.
• Hands-on experience with security assessments including architecture/design reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and cloud security reviews.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, and common attack techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements by performing in-depth security assessments across web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI-enabled applications.
• Conduct threat modeling to identify attack vectors and recommend security controls balancing security and business needs.
• Develop security assessment reports with findings, risk ratings, and remediation guidance for technical and executive stakeholders.
• Provide practical remediation guidance and best practices to improve customers' security posture.
• Collaborate with Professional Services to integrate security across SDLC from design to deployment.
• Develop and enhance assessment methodologies, automation, and tooling to scale engagements.
• Define security standards, reference architectures, and secure development guidelines with internal teams and customers.
• Research emerging technologies and attack techniques to continuously improve methodologies.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and consultative engagement.

Skills

Application Security

Security Consulting

Threat Modeling

Secure Code Reviews

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Programming: Java

Programming: Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CIS or related field

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

C#

Job description

Salesforce is seeking hands-on security professionals to lead the delivery of high-impact security engagements for customers. You will assess web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI-enabled apps, translate risks into actionable security postures, and drive secure outcomes throughout the engagement lifecycle.

This founding PSSA role sits within the Security Practice of Professional Services. You will define standards, mentor peers, and shape secure development guidelines while collaborating with