Principal Security Architect - Infrastructure & Emerging Technologies
Location: New York, (Hybrid)
Compensation: Exceptionally Generous + Bonus + Benefits
The role:
We are seeking a deeply experienced and forward-thinking Principal Security Architect to join their infrastructure security team. In this role, you will be a key leader responsible for designing, engineering, and enhancing the security posture of their complex global infrastructure. You will work side-by-side with world-class development and infrastructure teams, ensuring that security is a foundational component of everything you build, from on-premises systems to next-generation AI platforms. This is a hands-on architectural role that requires a blend of strategic vision and deep technical implementation skills.
Your responsibilities:
- Architect & Design: Engineer and design the core security architecture for their global infrastructure, including networks, cloud environments, and internal systems.
- Collaborate & Review: Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to perform in-depth security reviews of both new and existing systems, ensuring secure design patterns are implemented throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Secure Next-Generation Platforms: Take a leading role in developing the security frameworks and controls for our cutting-edge platforms, including our Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) infrastructure.
- Implement Modern Security Principles: Drive the implementation and enhancement of Zero Trust principles, advanced network segmentation, and robust authentication mechanisms across the firm.
- Automate & Build: Utilize your programming and scripting skills to design, build, and operate innovative tools and automation that improve our internal security operations and defensive capabilities.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in security architecture, with a strong foundation in hands-on infrastructure or network engineering.
- Proven experience designing and implementing security controls for complex, large-scale enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise in securing Linux-based infrastructure at scale.
- Practical experience with Zero Trust architecture design and implementation, including concepts like network microsegmentation.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Go) for automation and tool development.
- Experience collaborating with development teams and integrating security into modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD security).
- A forward-thinking mindset with a demonstrable interest in tackling security challenges for emerging technologies like AI/ML.
