Lead Security Architect
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 124500 - 155000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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The Lead Security Architect defines and drives enterprise security architecture across hybrid and cloud environments with a strong focus on Azure security and compliance. This strategic roleleadsthe design governance and evolution of secure architectures ensuring alignment with businessobjectives regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will collaborate with leadership technology teams and stakeholders to embed security into IT strategy and champion secure-by-design principles through automation and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise security strategy and architecture across cloud on-premises and hybrid environments.
- Develop and execute the security architecture roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
- Create and maintain security documentation standards patterns and reference architectures ensuring alignment with frameworks (NIST OWASP ISO CIS).
- Drive secure-by-design initiatives and develop security standards.
- Define track and report security metrics to demonstrate security maturity program effectiveness and compliance with standards.
- Design and oversee implementation of security architecture topologies for systems and enterprise enablement.
- Drive DevSecOps adoption and secure CI/CD integration advancing automation and resilient delivery with container security (Kubernetes Docker) IaC and PaC (Terraform ARM Bicep Azure Policy).
- Apply strong business acumen to align security initiatives with organizational goals and demonstrate experience working in agile environments to support rapid and flexible solution delivery.
- Lead threat modeling risk assessments and incident response planning for Azure and hybrid systems.
- Provide expert guidance on identity and access management (IAM) network segmentation encryption and cloud security.
- Evaluate recommend and select security products and vendors ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and business requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with technology teams suppliers and business units.
- Mentor architects and engineers; foster a secure-by-design culture.
- Deliver security awareness training and guidance to business and IT teams.
- Stay current with emerging threats technologies and regulatory changes; recommend innovative solutions.
Required Skills & Expertise:
- Bachelors degree in computer science information systems or related field (or 5 years relevant experience).
- At least 2 years in a senior or lead security architecture role.
- Proven expertise in Azure security and compliance hybrid cloud security and enterprise security architecture.
- Experience with strategic planning enterprise architecture and IT portfolio management.
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Azure security tools (Sentinel Defender Key Vault Entra ID Azure Firewall Policy/Blueprints) monitoring automation and compliance reporting.
- Experience with DevSecOps and automating security controls in Azure.
- Familiarity with IAM PKI SSO MFA and secure API integration.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience working in agile environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of zero-trust architecture secure cloud migration and container security.
- Understanding of AI/ML security concepts.
- Familiarity with SOAR platforms and advanced threat detection tools.
- Ability to design and implement multi-cloud security (AWS Azure GCP).
- Proficiency in risk modeling attack surface reduction and threat modeling techniques.
- Relevant security certifications such as: Azure Security Specialty Cybersecurity Architect Expert CISSP CISM CCSP CEH CIDSP SANS Security TOGAF SASBA etc.
$124500 - $155000 a year
Protectives targeted salary range for this position is $124500 to $155000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to job location skills and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protectives total compensation package for employees.
This position also offers additional incentive opportunitiesthrough an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits addition to offering comprehensive health dental and vision insurance we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g. paid time off paid parental leave short-term disability and a cultural observance day).The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards Protectives platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Companys benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability please emailemailprotected. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting retaining and growing an inclusive workforce.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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