Security Architect

Empower

Security Architect driving both business and security innovation at Empower, overseeing security architecture and functions while collaborating across teams.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

drive business and security innovation
provide guidance for enterprise technology environment
mature the company's security posture
develop and standardize the security architecture
perform security assessments and review system designs
advise key stakeholders on risk management
craft secure design patterns
maintain security policy, standards & reference materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

extensive experience architecting secure computer systems
ability to analyze requested applications and vendors
excellent communication skills
passion for emerging technology, such as Generative AI
bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience
familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework or Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework
professional certifications such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Secure Software Engineer, SANS/GIAC Certificates, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work environment
fluid career paths
internal mobility
purpose and well-being recognition
work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecturesecurity assessmentsrisk managementsecure design patternscloud securityGenerative AIsystem design analysisenterprise technology guidancesecurity policy developmentsecurity posture improvement

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder advisinginnovation drivingpassion for technology

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Cloud PractitionerCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)Certified Secure Software EngineerSANS/GIAC CertificatesCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)