Security Architect in NYC, NY

Position: Security Architect

Location: NYC, NY (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term
Interview: 2-3 rounds-F2F Mandatory for Final Round

Job Description:
Role Descriptions:

The Security Architect plays a critical role in assessing and strengthening the security posture of the firm’s technology ecosystem.
The mission of the team is to conduct deep security architecture assessments across systems, applications, and business processes—identifying risks, evaluat ing controls, and recommending remediation aligned with established security standards and industry best practices.
This role functions as an internal consultant, partnering with multiple business units and technology teams to evaluate a wide range of technology stacks.
The Architect also acts as an Integrator, collaborating globally with Technology, Business, Suppliers, Stakeholders, and Partners to perform Design assessments and guide secure architecture decisions.
Additionally, the Architect will work with a global team of subject matter experts to modernize the firm’s SDLC platform, supporting deployment automation into private/public cloud endpoints and SaaS tooling.
This position offers the opportunity to help design and influence next-generation development and deployment practices across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Architecture Assessments
Lead SecDesign deep-dive sessions with assessment requestors and project stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks in alignment with business impact.
Deliver clear, actionable security requirements and recommendations across areas including:
Authentication, authorization, and auditing
Application security (session controls, penetration testing findings, input validation)
Secure data storage and transmission
Network security architecture and best practices
Cloud security principles, patterns, and controls
Architecture Governance & Reference Models
Periodically review and update security reference architectures and blueprints.
Participate in Operational Risk and Technology Risk governance forums.
Contribute to the definition of modern architecture patterns across cloud, application, and platform domains.
Technology Enablement
Collaborate with global SMEs to evolve the firm’s SDLC tooling and deployment automation strategy.
Influence next-generation development and deployment platforms across diverse technology stacks.
Identify areas of strategic technology investment that enhance the firm’s security posture.
Required Skills & Experience
Soft Skills
Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, presentation, and listening.
Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders through clear, fact-based reasoning.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple assessments simultaneously.
Proven ability to execute and deliver under short timelines, including engagements with senior management.
Skill in tailoring communication of technical risks vs. business risks based on the audience.
Security Architecture Expertise
Deep knowledge of application, network, platform, and cloud security vulnerabilities—with the ability to translate complex risks into developer-friendly guidance.
Extensive experience conducting Information Security, IT Security, or Audit assessments, including delivering findings and securing stakeholder buy-in.
Strong capability to analyze and review technical designs, architecture diagrams, and functional requirements for security implications.

SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.