Senior Security Architect

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the security and enterprise architecture strategy throughout Cyera's internal ecosystem.

• Establish standard architecture guidelines and governance frameworks for engineering teams.

• Oversee architectural assessments for software acquisitions and internal systems.

• Collaborate with the Security team to assess, communicate, and reduce enterprise risk through informed, risk-based decision-making.

• Maintain ownership of security architecture standards, reference patterns, and guardrails for security engineering and IT.

• Set up and lead an Architecture Review Board for applications, vendor evaluations, acquisition integrations, and AI implementation.

• Assist GRC by creating a comprehensive third-party risk management lifecycle.

• Create a single source of truth for vendors and applications while managing application catalog ownership.

• Act as the technical representative for customer and auditor inquiries regarding architecture, including security questionnaires and enterprise reviews.

• Keep architecture decision records (ADRs) and diagrams up to date.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in security or enterprise architecture, particularly in a SaaS or cloud-native setting.

• Expertise in IAM/IGA, cloud security (AWS, GCP, and Azure), SaaS and application integration security, as well as data security (DSPM/DLP).

• Practical experience in architecting AI/agentic systems and securing LLM tooling.

• Knowledge of ISO 27001/42001, SOC 2, NIST, and other related vendor-risk and audit frameworks.

• A pragmatic approach with the ability to push back on engineering and IT when necessary.

• Proficient in using AI tools for rapid prototyping.

• TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, or CCSP certification; experience within a global enterprise is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Reimbursement for office setup expenses.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays and sick leave.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.

• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Equity package.

• Potential for merit-based increases depending on individual or company performance, duration in the role, and other discretionary considerations.