Security Architect - Remote

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field 7+ years of experience in information security At least 3 years in a leadership or security architecture role Proven experience leading and mentoring security engineering teams Strong background in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Hands-on experience with secure SDLC, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD security integrations Deep understanding of security architecture frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, etc.) Strong knowledge of application, infrastructure, and cloud security controls Proficiency with risk assessments, threat modeling, and security reviews Experience with security automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD integrations, SOAR) Familiarity with IAM, encryption, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and network security Knowledge of container and microservices security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong plus Excellent communication and leadership skills Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA) are highly desirable

Design and lead security architecture for COGNNA’s multi-tenant SaaS platform Develop and enforce security-by-design principles Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews Mentor and guide security engineers Build defense-in-depth strategies Implement and automate security controls using tools like Terraform, Ansible, SOAR, and CI/CD integrations Collaborate with compliance teams against standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks Support incident response by designing resilient monitoring, detection, and recovery strategies