Security Architect

This role is based in our Newton, MA office.

We are seeking a strategic Security Architect to define and drive our cloud and enterprise security architecture. You will own the security architecture vision, establish governance frameworks, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to embed security throughout our technology ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture & Governance
• Own and evolve the enterprise security architecture, including long-term roadmap and reference architectures for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
• Define organizational security principles, frameworks, and standards that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Develop and present security strategy, roadmaps, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Establish security metrics and KPIs to measure architecture effectiveness and communicate security posture to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and SOX
• Lead security audits and assessments, driving remediation plans and continuous improvement initiative
Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Own cloud security architecture across AWS and GCP, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), and Wiz remediation strategies
• Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture based on least privilege principles and Zero Trust security models
• Architect secure network segmentation strategies and defense-in-depth controls across all infrastructure layers
• Own the architecture and strategic direction for key security platforms including SIEM, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and threat detection systems
• Manage and optimize internal security platforms to ensure robust protection of organizational assets
• Design secure cloud infrastructures and hybrid environment protections that scale with business growth
• Conduct threat modeling and risk analyses to identify infrastructure vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
Application & Development Security

• Lead Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps initiatives across the organization
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, championing shift-left security practices in collaboration with DevOps leadership
• Ensure software architecture and applications are designed to mitigate vulnerabilities and prevent exploits
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and DevOps teams on secure coding practices and emerging threats
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the system development lifecycle
• Define security requirements and controls that support agile development while maintaining strong security posture
Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Lead security architecture for emerging technologies including AI/LLM initiatives, ensuring responsible and secure implementation
• Serve as the technical authority on security architecture, advising on security-related technologies and assessing risks associated with proposed changes
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to drive continuous innovation in security practices
• Inspire and influence engineering teams to execute security principles and adopt security-first mindsets
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to DevOps, operations, and development teams on security best practices
• Partner strategically with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure leaders to align security architecture with business innovation
• Drive thought leadership through security documentation, architecture diagrams, design specifications, and security control matrices
Additional Responsibilities

• Lead incident response management and develop security policies that protect organizational assets from cyber threats
• Identify organizational vulnerabilities and weaknesses through systematic security assessments
• Recommend and implement security controls and solutions that balance security requirements with business enablement

Department: Informa TechTarget
Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level