Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect – Product Security Lead

We are seeking an experienced Product Security Team Member to drive our product security initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert in product security with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of secure development practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks throughout the product lifecycle.

       Job responsibilities

• Partnering with the Engineering & Architecture teams to integrate security controls into platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc. based public cloud platforms) and frameworks
• Creating and propagating (developing ) security design patterns to support building consistent and secure technology solutions
• Assisting and guiding engineering teams in the secure development of infrastructure services and products
• Ensure security considerations are delivered in compliance with firmwide technology controls from the start and throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Developing extensible security solutions aligned to the product strategy in future developments.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments of products and features to identify and prioritize security risks.
• Work with architects and developers to design and implement secure code practices, conduct code reviews, and ensure security is embedded in the design.
• Knowledge of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends relevant to our products.
• Drive security education and awareness across the organization, ensuring all employees understand their role in maintaining product security.
• Provide regular security updates to senior management and stakeholders, translating technical security issues into business impact.
• Improve security policies, standards, and guidelines related to product security.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security technologies, trends, and best practices.

       Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal Training or certification with 5 + years of experience in a product security role with a track record of driving security initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
• Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++).
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework) and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Cloud Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architecture Associate/Professional, AWS Security Specialty
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools is desirable.
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

  Preferred qualifications , capabilities and skills

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) and/or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Solutions Architect).
• Experience with DevSecOps and continuous compliance controls (policy-as-code, guardrails, automated evidence).

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