Principal Security Design Advisor

Job Description The Principal Security Design Advisor is a senior technical leader responsible for driving Secure-by-Design practices across enterprise platforms, cloud services, developer ecosystems, AI solutions, and product teams. This role partners with engineering, architecture, and security teams to embed security into system design, accelerate secure innovation, and reduce enterprise risk through scalable security patterns, automation, and governance.Key Responsibilities Serve as the security advisor for strategic platforms, products, cloud, and AI initiatives.Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security design assessments.Define and promote secure-by-design standards, patterns, and guardrails.Partner with Platform Engineering and DevSecOps teams to embed security into CI/CD and developer workflows.Provide expertise in cloud security, application security, AI security, software supply chain security, and platform governance.Influence security strategy and mentor engineering teams on security best practices.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.10+ years of cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, or product security experience.Strong experience in threat modeling, security architecture, and cloud-native technologies.Expertise in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD security, and security automation.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Preferred Qualifications Experience securing AI/GenAI platforms and software supply chains.Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or GIAC.Experience in highly regulated environments and enterprise-scale security programs.Required Skills Amazon Web Services (AWS)Application InfrastructureApplied EngineeringChange ManagementCloud InfrastructureCloud SecurityComputer ScienceDigital ForensicsGovernance DevelopmentIdentity Access Management (IAM)Incident ResponseInfluenceIT Change ManagementIT Infrastructure ManagementIT Security Best PracticesNetwork SystemsSecurity Architecture DesignSecurity Architecture ReviewSecurity AutomationSecurity Compliance FrameworksStakeholder CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementStrategic ManagementStrategic PlanningPreferred Skills Experience in AI/GenAI platforms and software supply chains (additional experience preferred).EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement.Salary & Benefits The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00. A successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.Benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.Application Information Application deadline: position posting ends 07/11/2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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