Security Architect/Lead Security Engineer

Job Description • Senior-level Security Architect with approximately 8+ years of experience. • Ideally has progressed from an engineering background into architecture. • Experience working closely with Application, Infrastructure, and Solution Architects. • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Must be comfortable interacting with regulatory and compliance-focused audiences. Critical Technical Experience • Suppliers should prioritize candidates with: • Application Security • API Security • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Network Security • Hybrid Cloud Environments • Security Architecture within large-scale modernization or transformation programs • AWS and Azure cloud security expertise • Experience supporting migrations from on-premises environments to cloud platforms. Preferred Industry Backgrounds • Lottery/Gaming (highly preferred) • Casino/Gaming • Retail • Financial Services • Large, highly regulated enterprises. Key Responsibilities • Participate in architecture and design reviews. • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments. • Identify security risks early in project lifecycles. • Support modernization initiatives within retail technology. • Provide practical security guidance to project teams. • Collaborate across architecture and leadership groups Success Factors • Dane indicated success will be measured by a candidate's ability to: • Integrate early into projects. • Provide sound architectural and risk-based recommendations. • Reduce late-stage security surprises. • Become a trusted partner to retail technology teams. • Balance security requirements with business objectives. Work Arrangement • Limited travel may occasionally be required for workshops or architecture team meetings. Additional Guidance • Security certifications are a plus but are not required. • Formal architecture frameworks are not a major focus; practical application and problem-solving are more important.