Security Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team at Sinch. As a Security Architect, you will play a vital role in shaping and implementing our security strategy, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop secure architecture solutions, conduct technical risk assessments, and help define security controls and procedures. As a technical expert in security, you will provide guidance, support, and mentorship to engineers and stakeholders to ensure adherence to security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop and determine the organization’s security posture, contributing to the creation of security reference architectures and frameworks.
• Design robust security solutions for both cloud and on-premises applications, ensuring the highest level of protection.
• Conduct thorough security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective improvements.
• Collaborate closely with our IT and engineering teams to integrate and implement security measures into our systems and processes.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging security threats and technologies, proactively mitigating risks to maintain a secure environment.
• Contribute to the development of security policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and assist in incident response efforts to address security incidents effectively.
• Architect enterprise-wide security strategies and solutions, aligning them with business objectives.
• Foster innovation in security architecture, incorporating advanced technologies and modern methodologies.
• Take the lead in designing security solutions for highly important and intricate systems.
• Work closely with top-level executives and important individuals to define the organization’s security goals.
• Be the point of contact for important security architecture decisions and incidents.
• Lead teams of diverse professionals in implementing large-scale security transformation initiatives.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and contribute thought leadership in cybersecurity.
• Influence product and service direction by providing expert security architecture input to leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to stay ahead of security trends.
• Oversee the integration of security architecture into the organization’s overall digital transformation strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Expertise in security technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Preferred certifications include CISM or CISSP, although they are not required.

• STAY HEALTHY: We offer 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
• CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counseling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
• SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
• TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy 5+ weeks of paid time off. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
• PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support through Maven.
• WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you’re the most productive and successful. It’s what you do, not where you work, that matters.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of our business. We are committed to building a company that empowers individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and values diversity of thought as a beacon for performance. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $124,812 – 156,015