Security Architecture Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule option

Exceptional healthcare and benefits

401(k) matching program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Security Architecture Lead to join a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role shapes enterprise security architecture strategy in support of complex, mission-driven technology environments.

You will define trusted patterns, guide architecture decisions, and help ensure security requirements are embedded across modernization efforts. The position partners closely with architecture, engineering, governance, and risk stakeholders to improve alignment, reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Cybersecurity with 12+ years of experience.
• Master’s with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience in security/enterprise architecture and risk management.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and defense compliance landscape.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Security Architecture Lead for enterprise architecture.
• Define and maintain enterprise security architecture principles and trusted patterns.
• Guide architecture decisions on identity, access, and secure integration.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into modernization plans and design decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate architectural trade-offs and enhance security alignment.
• Identify architectural debt and security risks across the enterprise.
• Participate in architecture reviews and governance forums.

Skills

Security architecture

Zero Trust

Enterprise risk management

Architecture governance

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Security Architecture Lead to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will shape enterprise security architecture strategy in support of complex, mission-driven technology environments. You will define trusted patterns, guide architecture decisions, and help ensure security requirements are embedded across modernization efforts. The position partners closely with architecture, engineering, governance, and risk stakeholders to improve alignment, reduce exposure, and strengthen enterprise resilience.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $161,000 – $241,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Security Architecture Lead for enterprise architecture
• Define and maintain enterprise security architecture principles and trusted patterns
• Guide architecture decisions on identity, access, and secure integration
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into modernization plans and design decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate architectural trade-offs and enhance security alignment
• Identify architectural debt and security risks across the enterprise
• Participate in architecture reviews and governance forums

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 12+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 10+ years, or a PhD with 8+ years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance
• Experience in security architecture, cyber architecture, or enterprise security engineering
• Proven track record in defining security standards and architectural guardrails in complex environments
• Strong understanding of secure system design and enterprise risk management
• Experience influencing architecture decisions across multiple technical domains
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and the defense compliance landscape

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 work schedule option
• Exceptional healthcare and benefits package
• 401(k) matching program
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse projects
• Supportive team environment fostering innovation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.