Security Architect

The security team plays a critical role in protecting DHI s systems, networks and data from cyber threats and security breaches.

About the role:

As a Security Architect, you will lead the strategic direction and implementation of security across our enterprise architecture and cloud platforms. You ll serve as a thought leader, partnering with engineering, architecture, and product teams to embed scalable security practices into design and development lifecycles. You ll drive innovation, mentor others, and elevate the security maturity of our organization.

Why we re hiring for this role:

DHI is committed to building secure, scalable, and resilient technology. As we expand our infrastructure and face increasingly complex security threats, we need a Senior Security Architect to guide enterprise-wide security strategies, ensure our platforms are secure by design, and help mature our security architecture. This role is critical in aligning security objectives with business priorities while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Once hired, you will:

Set the vision and strategy for enterprise security architecture aligned with business goals

Lead design and execution of secure architecture solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid environments

Define and drive adoption of security best practices across the SDLC

Conduct and oversee in-depth security design reviews and risk assessments

Mentor Security Architects and engineers, serving as a subject matter expert

Guide and influence architecture review boards and governance processes

Provide leadership during critical incident response and threat mitigation efforts

Drive cross-functional collaboration with IT, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance teams to manage security risks

Evaluate and recommend advanced security tools, frameworks, and technologies

As you progress in the role, you will:

Establish and evolve enterprise-wide security architecture standards and patterns

Lead development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and secure engineering practices

Analyze emerging threats and translate them into strategic technical initiatives

Design advanced threat detection, response, and automation strategies

Oversee implementation of secure identity, access, and infrastructure controls at scale

Shape the future of our security posture through innovation, influence, and leadership

Lead security due diligence for vendor assessments, M&A activities, and third-party integrations

Advocate for a security-first culture through leadership, coaching, and formal training efforts

What you bring to the team:

Required:

Proven ability to architect secure solutions across enterprise, cloud-native, and hybrid environments

Expertise in cloud security (AWS preferred), application security, identity and access management, and network defense

Demonstrated knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls

Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure solutions aligned with business needs

Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially when engaging with executives and technical teams

Preferred:

Experience building and leading enterprise-wide security architecture programs

Familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework and cloud security reference architectures

Hands-on knowledge of modern security tooling (e.g., SIEM, EDR, CSPM, CWPP)

Experience with security compliance, audits, or regulatory readiness

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, SABSA, or CCSP