Senior Product Security Architect

Guidewire Software; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Houston is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to shape the security architecture of their SaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will drive initiatives that reduce systemic risks, lead secure design reviews, and produce comprehensive security documentation. Candidates should have deep expertise in SaaS security, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a dynamic and impactful opportunity to influence product security from inception through delivery.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SaaS product security.
• Ability to make principled trade-offs in ambiguous situations.
• Mastery of structured threat modeling and risk analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts.
• Track record of building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the evolution and governance of product security architecture.
• Lead secure design reviews and threat modeling sessions.
• Identify architectural risk patterns and remediate them.
• Influence product direction through technical credibility.
• Produce documentation that scales security knowledge.

Skills

SaaS product security

IAM

cloud/container security (AWS/Kubernetes)

API security

zero-trust architectures

strong communication

collaborative mindset

mentoring

growth mindset

Education

Technical certifications (e.g., OSWE, OSCP, AWS Security)

Job description

A leading software company in Houston is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to shape the security architecture of their SaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will drive initiatives that reduce systemic risks, lead secure design reviews, and produce comprehensive security documentation. Candidates should have deep expertise in SaaS security, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a dynamic and impactful opportunity to influence product security from inception through delivery.