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Senior Security Architect - Parsons
Software Engineer
Lead enterprise security strategy, design robust architectures, and prioritize initiatives across business units, leveraging cloud, network, and governance expertise to protect critical assets and drive compliance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive security architecture framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lead risk assessment and threat modeling activities, prioritizing security initiatives across multiple business units.
- Advise senior leadership on security posture, emerging threats, and technology investments.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed security controls into the software development lifecycle.
- Drive incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post‑incident reviews to continuously improve resilience.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in security architecture, with a proven track record in enterprise environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, and secure design principles.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR).
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.