Cybersecurity Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Design, establish, and implement comprehensive security architectures for all Engineering projects and systems, including upcoming products that integrate AI/ML technology.

• Lead, uphold, and advance the multi-year security architecture roadmap, ensuring it remains agile and aligned with business goals, product innovation, and the changing threat landscape.

• Create secure frameworks for AI/ML deployments and oversee the long-term transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards.

• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to outline the overarching product security strategy, ensuring that security is a fundamental enabler of product innovation and large-scale payment orchestration.

• Act as the primary security advisor for international market expansion, ensuring that architecture complies with regional data residency requirements, localized payment regulations, and international standards.

• Suggest updates to corporate security policies to ensure that controls evolve alongside the business, specifically focusing on compliance with PCI DSS, ISO-27001, ISO-27701, ISO-42001, and emerging payment security regulations across global markets.

• Offer technical guidance for Engineering teams and lead security-focused cross-functional and business-driven projects.

• Remain informed about the latest security trends, threat intelligence, and attack vectors to continuously enhance the security posture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, emphasizing the design, planning, and integration of enterprise-class security systems.

• Demonstrated experience in architecting security for emerging technologies, including AI/ML and advanced cryptographic systems.

• In-depth expertise in IT security architecture, cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and network security.

• Experience in threat modeling, vulnerability testing, and conducting security assessments within a high-growth environment.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001.

• Proficient in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, JavaScript).

• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

• Expertise in developing scalable security solutions, including enhancing API security and authentication while safeguarding global data flows.

• A proactive and curious mindset, with the capability to think like a malicious actor to foresee risks.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing the needs of diverse stakeholders across various global regions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary + Equity

• Outstanding Medical and Dental benefits, including 100% employer-paid options

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance

• Optional vision and supplemental insurance options, and various Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Open Paid Time Off policy + 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

• Matching 401(k) plan (5% up to $5,000 yearly)

• Monthly home working/digital lifestyle stipend, new MacBook, and one-time accessory reimbursement

• $1,000 annual professional development stipend

• Access to company-paid professional coaching service

• Visits to HQ in Durham, North Carolina for remote employees