If you’re looking to lead, build, and solve real-world security problems in the cloud, this role was built for you.
A Day in the Life of a Security Architect
Lead and execute security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients, focusing on AI security, cloud security, application security, and vulnerability management.
Proficiency in writing code, scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline investigations.
Serve as a primary client-facing security expert, building strong relationships and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Architect, design, and implement robust security solutions for cloud-native and traditional applications, with a strong emphasis on GCP and Azure.
Conduct in-depth security assessments, red-team assessments, penetration tests, and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), integrating security best practices throughout the entire development process.
Provide expert guidance on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and threat modeling.
Drive the adoption of automated security testing tools and processes.
The candidate will be available on occasional nights and weekends to support the Security Operations team and will be on-call in the event of any security incident.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to other security engineers and client teams.
Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, continuously enhancing our service offerings
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a related field (Nice to have).
10+ years of experience in information security, including penetration testing, red-team testing, offensive security and exploitation attacks
Understanding OWASP, SAMMs and ISO frameworks as it relates to to secure software development practices
Deep expertise in network and infrastructure security within major cloud platforms, including IAM, network configuration, and cloud-native security tools.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and common attack vectors; familiarity with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles, cryptography, and threat modeling.
- Experience testing and reviewing AI models and platforms and testing against the OWASP LLM Top 10.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP or cloud-specific credentials
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and client-focused environment.
Happy to work nights and weekends to support engineering and security initiatives when needed.
Nice- to- haves
Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP or cloud-specific credentials (e.g., Google Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty).
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates to automate security controls.
Familiarity with container security and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
The Perks of Working for Appspace
For all our KL based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health resources, a 14 week maternity leave program and transport/parking allowance.
Additional perks include
20 Days PTO
Flexible work schedules
Remote work opportunities
Paid company holidays
Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
A casual dress work environment
Disclaimer
Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.
If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.
