Security Architecture Lead: Enterprise Cloud & AI Security

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. seeks a Security Architect to provide expert guidance across security domains, helping design, build, and operate systems with security-by-design principles.

You will guide architecture, drive roadmaps, and support risk management while collaborating with global teams. The role emphasizes hands-on architectural engagement, governance of security standards, and alignment with regulatory requirements such as PCI, SOX, GDPR/CCPA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cumulative experience across IT security, systems, network, infrastructure, or software engineering roles.
• GIAC, (ISC)2, or equivalent certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and improve the Security Architecture operating model and engagement processes.
• Develop security roadmaps aligned to business strategy and threat landscape.
• Define security architecture approaches for emerging technologies like AI/ML and agentic systems.
• Establish and govern enterprise security standards, patterns, and architectural principles.
• Create reusable reference architectures and security design patterns for scalable deployments.
• Embed security into system design and participate in architecture reviews and technology selections.
• Provide guidance across enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, data security, and identity controls.
• Evaluate architectures for alignment with security standards and risk posture.

Skills

Security architecture

Enterprise security

Cloud security

IT risk management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. seeks a Security Architect to provide expert guidance across security domains, helping design, build, and operate systems with security-by-design principles.

You will guide architecture, drive roadmaps, and support risk management while collaborating with global teams. The role emphasizes hands-on architectural engagement, governance of security standards, and alignment with regulatory requirements such as PCI, SOX, GDPR/CCPA.