Senior Security Architect

Alkami Technology

Remote Sr. Security Architect at Alkami, enabling secure business practices with proactive security initiatives and collaboration across teams in a growing SaaS environment.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a genuine business partner, not a gatekeeper.
Engage with teams early in the process to understand what they're trying to build and why — then help them get there securely.
Translate complex security risks into clear business language so stakeholders can make informed, confident decisions.
Negotiate practical solutions that balance business velocity with security best practices.
Own security initiatives end to end — from gap identification and solution selection through implementation and handoff.
Collaborate with both teams throughout, not just at the finish line.
Own the development and execution of a forward-looking, cloud-first security architecture vision.
Identify gaps in our current security posture and research emerging technologies.
Champion standardized security architecture frameworks to continuously mature our security discipline.
Define and maintain Terraform-based configuration standards and modern identity management practices.
Ensure data and application security are foundational in everything we build.
Manage our network penetration testing program, coordinating approximately five third-party engagements per year.
Design cybersecurity solutions that align with enterprise policy while being practical enough for teams to actually implement.
Raise the security awareness bar across the enterprise through ongoing education and communication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of proven experience as a security architect
Deep expertise in cloud platforms, specifically AWS and/or GCP
Proficiency with security tools and technologies including Wiz and Cloudflare
Strong command of security architecture frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST AI RMF
Experience building and maintaining security systems with a focus on data and application security
Hands-on background with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication systems, log management, anti-virus, and content filtering
Solid knowledge of network configurations, devices, and security monitoring tools
Up-to-date understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
Familiarity with web technologies, web services, and service-oriented architectures and their associated protocols
Proven ability to negotiate and influence
Strong business acumen
Strong leadership presence
Exceptional communicator
BS in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional 3 years of equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Remote-first environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecturecloud platformsAWSGCPsecurity toolsWizCloudflareNIST CSF 2.0NIST AI RMFdata security

Soft Skills

negotiationinfluencebusiness acumenleadershipcommunication