Security Architect (Product)

TL;DR

Security Architect (Product): Guiding secure-by-design architecture for multi-tenant SaaS applications supporting millions of students with an accent on threat modeling, cloud-native services, and zero-trust principles. Focus on leading architecture reviews, evaluating third-party integrations, and making risk-based trade-offs across security, privacy, and delivery speed.

Fully remote in the USA. Hybrid option (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) if living near CB offices. Authorization to work in the United States required.

$156,000–$172,000

Company

Self-sustaining nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunities through assessments and platforms for K–12 and higher education.

What you will do

• Serve as trusted advisor to product and engineering teams on secure architecture, threat modeling, and design reviews for SaaS applications.
• Review architectures, identify risks, and recommend enhancements aligned with zero-trust and Product Security Framework.
• Guide secure implementation of cloud services, IAM, encryption, access controls, and large-scale integrations like SSO and data exchange.
• Lead creation of secure reference patterns, contribute to standards, and mentor on architectural thinking.
• Partner on DevSecOps practices, CI/CD guardrails, and metrics for security posture.

Requirements

• Meaningful experience in security architecture, application security, or cloud security with ownership of decisions.
• Strong knowledge of risks in multi-tenant SaaS (APIs, microservices, identity, data protection).
• Experience leading threat modeling, architecture reviews, and providing actionable guidance.
• Cloud security depth (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable).
• Experience securing third-party and customer integrations at scale.
• Pragmatic, risk-based approach; strong collaboration and communication skills.
• AI-native behavior: actively use AI and understand its risks/guardrails.

Nice to have

• Experience in K–12 or higher education ecosystems (SIS/classroom platforms).

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work expanding educational opportunities.
• Collaborative environment valuing diverse perspectives, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive compensation package adjusted by location, experience, and market data.
• Support for learning new technologies, including AI-driven tools.
• Fair, transparent hiring with focus on impact and excellence.

Hiring process

• Resume review, recruiter screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise (e.g., live coding), panel interview, leadership conversation, and reference checks.
• Applications reviewed immediately until position filled.