Cloud Security Architect

La Jolla

Saturday, 25 April 2026

About the role: This role is responsible for making our software secure by design and keeping it secure throughout its lifecycle — from architecture and development to deployment and operations. The Architect will define security standards, embed security into engineering workflows, and ensure our Saas platform meets enterprise-grade security and compliance expectations. A day in the life of our Cloud Security Architect:Define and maintain secure architecture patterns for cloud-native Saas systems. Review and approve system designs for security risks. Lead threat modeling for new features and platform components. Design secure multi-tenant isolation models. Architect secure API frameworks and integration patterns. Ensure tenant data isolation and encryption strategies. Continuously improve Secure SDLC practices. Define secure coding standards and guardrails. Architect secure cloud environments. Define IAM, least-privilege access models, and service-to-service authentication. Participate in security audits and customer security reviews. Lead security incident root-cause analysis for application-layer incidents. Improve detection and monitoring for application-level threats. Collaborate with SRE to ensure security does not compromise reliability. Who We’re Looking For:8 years in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture. Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture (microservices, containers, Kubernetes)Deep understanding of application security (OWASP Top 10, secure coding)Strong knowledge of IAM, authentication protocols (O - Auth 2, OIDC, SAML)Experience designing secure multi-tenant Saas systems. Hands-on experience with one major cloud provider (AWS preferred)Preferred Qualifications:Experience in enterprise Saas environments. Experience with regulated industries (FedRAMP, CMMC)Knowledge of tenant-based encryption models. Experience implementing zero-trust architecture. Background in vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty programs. The salary range for this role is $240,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

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