Principal Security Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately adding a full-time Principal Security Architect in support of our industry leading technology development client in Spring, TX. Our client is seeking candidates who are driven to make positive changes to the way people live and work by creating breakthrough technology solutions.

Overview:

* Principal Security Architect will review proposed solutions, designs, and technology implementations for security risks and control requirements

* Provide actionable and pragmatic security guidance to project teams

* Evaluate architectural deviations and exception requests

* Document security decisions, recommendations, and risk acceptance requirements

* Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and engineering teams to drive consistent governance practices

* Act as a trusted advisor to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle

* Participate in project planning sessions, design reviews, and technical workshops

* Help teams identify security requirements early in the design process

* Provide guidance on security controls and architecture patterns

* Assist teams in resolving security-related design challenges

* Promote secure-by-design principles while balancing operational and business requirements

* As a Principal Security Architect, you will build strong working relationships with business and technology stakeholders

* Partner with engineering and delivery teams to improve security awareness and architectural maturity

* Translate complex security requirements into business-friendly recommendations

* Act as an escalation point for technical security concerns

* Identify recurring security challenges and recommend improvements to standards, processes, or controls

REQUIREMENTS:

* 11-15+ years of information security, infrastructure, or architecture experience

* 5+ years in a Security Architecture role

* Experience participating in Architecture Review Boards or technical governance forums

* Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments

* Experience balancing security requirements with business objectives

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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