What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Architect position at Virtual?
Vaco is seeking an experienced Security Architect for a local client who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and overseeing our security architecture to ensure the safety of our cloud, web, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS / Cloud Security, web security, authentication / authorization, and microservices, and will bring a solid background in Java development, particularly within microservices environments.
Why You’ll Love This Role : Here, continuous improvement and learning are fundamental. You’ll take on challenging security projects, shape a culture of security mindfulness, and play an integral role in defending valuable digital assets. This position offers a dynamic space to develop expertise, lead transformative initiatives, and make a real impact.
Core Responsibilities :
- Design and implement security solutions and architecture that protect our cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and data.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure development practices and to embed security requirements in the software development lifecycle.
- Create and maintain threat models, identifying security risks, and defining security requirements and countermeasures.
- Develop penetration test plans to validate the security of applications, infrastructure, and services (no hands-on penetration testing required).
- Advise on the implementation of Zero Trust principles and secure access protocols for distributed systems and databases.
- Assess and fortify database security, ensuring robust access controls, encryption, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish and enforce security best practices in a microservices environment.
Experience Requirements :
Take the opportunity to lead security innovations, making a difference in a critical security role with Vaco’s client. Apply today to start making an impact!
