What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Application Security Architect position at Optomi?
Overview
The Senior Application Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-wide application security architecture and standards. This role focuses on establishing security frameworks, conducting architecture reviews, developing security baselines, and leading strategic security initiatives that have broad impact across the organization. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, architectural thinking, and leadership to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. We are looking for a versatile resource who can handle multiple tasks at the same time and have great attitude.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 5 years of application security experience with security architecture expertise
- Strong knowledge of secure design principles, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and DevSecOps practices
- Experience securing cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Hands-on experience with application security tools and secure code review practices
- Knowledge of API security, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, encryption, and modern authentication technologies
- Experience with containerized, microservices, and serverless application architectures
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or AWS Security Specialty preferred
Salary : $65 - $75