Principal Security Architect
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Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
As a Principal Security Architect youll be a key player in our Global Information Security Office (GISO) where security isnt just a checkboxits a mindset. Youll work alongside brilliant engineers architects and security professionals helping shape the future of security architecture across onprem and cloud environments.
This is not an ivory tower role. You wont just be handing down security policies from aboveyoull be deep in the trenches designing solutions writing scripts analyzing data and influencing security outcomes across networking cloud and infrastructure. Youre someone who thrives in a handson fastmoving environment where security is a key enabler not a roadblock.
Were looking for someone who:
- Can speak security fluently to engineers architects and executives aliketranslating risk into action.
- Loves data and can turn Splunk logs and security telemetry into meaningful security insights.
- Knows network security inside and out from traditional firewalls to cloudnative architectures.
- Can automate security using Python scripting their way out of manual processes.
- Lives and breathes Linux security knowing how to lock down monitor and defend systems at scale.
- Doesnt just design solutionsowns them and ensures they are built deployed and working as intended.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
As a Principal Security Architect you will play a critical role in designing and securing our onpremise and cloud networking environments while leveraging datadriven decisionmaking to strengthen our security posture. Your security engineering background and demonstrated experience designing solutions and owning the outcomes will be essential in driving impactful security initiatives.
This principallevel role requires deep expertise in network security (onprem and cloud) Splunk data analytics Python and Linux. You will act as a generalist with some deep domain expertise providing security guidance across multiple domains while shaping architecture automation and operational security at scale.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING...
- Architecting and implementing secure networking solutions for cloud and onpremise environments ensuring scalable and resilient security designs.
- Demonstrating ownership over security decisions ensuring solutions are not only designed but also implemented effectively with measurable security improvements.
- Leveraging data analytics (Splunk and other tools) to drive security decisions detect anomalies and improve threat visibility.
- Developing security controls and reference architectures for hybrid cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP) with a focus on network security IAM and workload protection.
- Automating security processes using Python and scripting to enhance security operations compliance monitoring and threat detection.
- Hardening Linuxbased environments ensuring secure configurations monitoring and system integrity.
- Leading threat modeling and risk assessments proactively identifying security gaps and recommending remediation strategies.
- Driving security incident response readiness ensuring detection response and mitigation strategies are welldefined and effective.
- Defining security standards and frameworks ensuring alignment with best practices (NIST CIS CSA).
- Collaborating crossfunctionally with engineering IT and operations teams to integrate security seamlessly into architecture infrastructure and software development.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM...
- 8 years of experience in security engineering and architecture with a strong background in designing and owning security solutions across infrastructure cloud and network security.
- Proven experience designing secure networking architectures including firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS segmentation and cloudnative security controls (VPCs Security Groups IAM etc..
- Deep expertise in Splunk (or similar SIEM platforms) for log analysis anomaly detection and security operations.
- Strong programming/scripting skills in Python for security automation log parsing and threat intelligence integration.
- Linux security expertise including system hardening monitoring and securing workloads.
- Extensive handson experience in cloud security architecture (AWS Azure GCP) including IAM networking encryption and compliance.
- Broad security knowledge across networking infrastructure application security and DevSecOps principles.
- Strong ability to influence security best practices and collaborate crossfunctionally with engineering and business teams.
- Experience developing and implementing security frameworks and standards (NIST ISO 27001 CIS Benchmarks MITRE ATT&CK etc..
BONUS POINTS FOR...
- Security certifications such as CISSP CCSP AWS Security Specialty Azure Security Engineer or GCP Security Engineer.
- Experience with container security (Docker Kubernetes service meshes).
- Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security automation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience securing data pipelines and analytics platforms.
If you have a passion for designing secure solutions making datadriven security decisions and owning the outcomes we want to hear from you!
The annual base salary range is: $130000 $207000
Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and companysponsored team events check out purebenefits for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and companysponsored team events. Check out purebenefits for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage diversity equity inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.
Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you dont match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel youre a good match please apply.
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