Security Architecture Lead — Remote (US) for Defense

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

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