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Senior Security Architect
$92,000 - 118,000
Software Guidance & Assistance
White Plains Road 220, Tysons
$92,000 - 118,000
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in application security, including at least 2 years in security architecture roles
- Profound understanding of secure design principles, threat modeling methodologies, and security patterns
- Experience in designing security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Skilled in evaluating and implementing application security tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA)
- Practical knowledge of security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and other proxy tools
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and implementation of DevSecOps strategies
- Strong grasp of OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE, and other relevant security standards
- Knowledge of secure authentication methods (MFA, SSO, OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC)
- Experience with secure API design and application of API security controls
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX, etc.) and their impact on architecture
- Proficient in containerization, microservices, and API security practices
- Competence in one or more programming languages (preferred: Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Experience with secure code review methodologies and identifying common vulnerability patterns
- Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and their implementations
- Familiarity with security requirements for contemporary application architectures (SPA, serverless, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences
- Proven experience leading cross-functional security initiatives and influencing key stakeholders
- Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty are highly preferred
- A strategic thinker capable of harmonizing security needs with business goals while advancing organizational security in application ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Design and establish enterprise application security architecture frameworks that align with business goals and risk appetites
- Lead architectural assessments of applications and systems to pinpoint security vulnerabilities and suggest pertinent controls
- Develop and sustain security baselines, standards, and practices for various technology stacks (web, mobile, API, microservices)
- Create and refine threat modeling strategies (STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE) and guide threat modeling workshops with development teams
- Define secure coding protocols and security specifications for different application categories based on data classification and risk assessments
- Architect security solutions for authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure communication channels
- Set up security guardrails for cloud-native applications, serverless architectures, and infrastructure-as-code models
- Design and implement API security measures including OAuth/OIDC flows, API gateways, and rate limiting strategies
- Integrate security architecture principles into CI/CD workflows to bolster DevSecOps initiatives
- Assess and propose suitable security tools and technologies for the enterprise security stack
- Develop comprehensive security architecture roadmaps and oversee the implementation of security capabilities
- Collaborate with development teams to engineer secure solutions that balance security necessities with business demands
- Spearhead strategic security projects with a broad organizational impact
- Utilize GenAI technologies to enhance security architecture evaluations and automate security reviews
- Maintain thorough documentation of security architecture choices, patterns, and reference implementations
- Create and deliver training sessions on security architecture to enhance security awareness among developers and architects
- Stay informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and architectural methodologies
- Conduct security design reviews for new applications and significant modifications to existing applications
- Design secure data handling practices, including encryption for data at rest and in transit.
Description
At Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), we are actively seeking a Senior Application Security Architect for a contract position with one of our esteemed regulatory clients located in New York, NY, Tysons, VA, Woodbridge, NJ, or Rockville, MD. In this key role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide application security architecture and standards. We value a diverse team and believe in fostering an inclusive environment where your unique talents can flourish. Join us at SGA, a women-owned business dedicated to solving complex IT challenges with a personalized approach. We are committed to employee development and uphold quality and integrity in every initiative we undertake.
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