Principal Security Architect

TL;DR

Principal Security Architect (Cybersecurity): Shaping the security posture of applications, cloud platforms, and business initiatives with an accent on DevSecOps, secure design, and strategic advisory. Focus on partnering with executives and engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle while ensuring compliance and scalability.

Location: Must be based in Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a technology-driven company focused on building a secure and seamless freight transaction network.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted security consultant for executives, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders.
• Translate strategic objectives into secure architecture solutions that meet enterprise standards and risk tolerance.
• Lead application security architecture and design reviews, embedding secure coding and DevSecOps practices.
• Influence adoption of secure cloud architectures (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) and scalable security frameworks.
• Provide thought leadership on cybersecurity trends, compliance (SOX, SOC2), and emerging threats.
• Mentor and coach developers, architects, and engineering teams in OWASP Top 10 and best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in security architecture, cybersecurity consulting, or application security leadership.
• Expertise in secure design principles, application and cloud security, and DevSecOps strategies.
• Experience with modern cloud and container technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (SAML, federation).
• Strong consultative and advisory skills with the ability to influence executives and technical teams.
• Skilled communicator who can simplify complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications such as GWEB, CSSLP, GPEN, CRISC, or OSWE.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional environment with a focus on innovation and partnership.