What Success Looks Like (Objectives):- Lead Security Strategy & Architecture: Drive the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise information security across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise infrastructure.
- Embed Security-by-Design: Establish security architecture standards, threat modeling frameworks, and safe design patterns for application development, infrastructure deployment, and third-party integrations.
- Oversee Technical Governance: Define and enforce security baselines, reference architectures, and zero-trust principles across enterprise systems and network environments.
- Manage Security Architecture Escalations: Provide technical leadership and guidance on high-severity security incidents, architectural vulnerability mitigations, and complex risk tradeoffs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, network operations, product development, and IT leadership to integrate security controls seamlessly into delivery pipelines.
- Vendor & Tooling Evaluation: Evaluate, select, and manage security architectural technologies, frameworks, and vendor solutions to address emerging threats and technology trends.
- Program Delivery & Compliance: Ensure security architecture initiatives and compliance mapping are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise business objectives.
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)- Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on cloud-native and enterprise environments.
- Leadership: 7+ years of leadership experience managing senior technical personnel or architecture teams, with proven success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Deep technical expertise in cloud security architecture across major cloud providers, microservices, container security (Kubernetes, Docker), and API security.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security risks into clear business impacts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
Salary RangeCompensation: $185,000.00/Year - $225,000.00/Year
About Our DepartmentAs the Director of Information Security Architecture, you will lead the strategic vision, design, and governance of our enterprise security architecture across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for defining security frameworks, establishing safe architectural standards, and embedding security-by-design principles into complex systems-including cloud-native infrastructure, distributed computing platforms, and high-scale networks. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineering, and product teams to balance strategic security vision with business agility and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can navigate evolving cyber threat landscapes, advocate for robust defense strategies, and lead a high-performing team of security architects.
BenefitsWe offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.
