Oliver James · 1 day ago
Enterprise Security Architect
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expOliver James is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to help design, guide, and oversee secure architectures across the organization. This role is central to embedding security into enterprise systems and processes, aligning with industry best practices, and building a resilient, scalable security foundation.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design, document, and maintain enterprise security architectures, patterns, and reference models to guide secure technology implementations
Perform security architecture reviews of applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and networks, identifying risks and recommending secure design approaches
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments, defining appropriate mitigating controls and remediation strategies
Partner with enterprise and domain architects to embed security into solution designs, standards, and delivery processes
Communicate complex security concepts clearly to executives, business leaders, and technical teams, enabling informed decision-making
Recommend and evaluate security controls, tools, and technologies to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, proactively improving enterprise defenses
Promote a security-first culture through mentorship, education, and the integration of security best practices into workflows and delivery models
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on experience across infrastructure, application, network, cloud, or platform security
5+ years of experience in enterprise or security architecture roles
Strong experience creating and reviewing architecture diagrams and documentation (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
Deep understanding of secure architecture patterns, reference architectures, and design frameworks
Expertise in cloud and SaaS environments, including AWS, Azure, M365, and Salesforce
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies such as CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA, and PAM
Hands-on knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and enterprise risk assessments
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as NYDFS, CCPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR
Strong working knowledge of security protocols, encryption, networking, and monitoring technologies, including SIEM platforms
Experience integrating security into DevOps and CI/CD pipelines and modern containerized environments
Familiarity with security and architecture frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, SABSA, TOGAF, and cloud well-architected frameworks
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently or in team environments
Preferred
Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services or insurance
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, AWS or Azure architecture/security certifications)
Company
Oliver James
At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexia Bunker
VP - Client Partnerships
Dominic Reilly
Principal Business Partner
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