Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Application & Data

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Principal Cybersecurity Architect responsible for securing enterprise applications and data platforms. Partnering with teams to ensure security in application design and data lifecycle management.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,400 - $242,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityMicroservicesSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

serve as a senior technical leader responsible for securing enterprise applications, data platforms, and digital services across cloud and hybrid environments
partner with application teams, data engineering, and platform teams to ensure that security is built into application design, development, and data lifecycle management from inception
lead the development of security strategies for enterprise applications, APIs, SaaS platforms (including M365), and data platforms such as Databricks
ensure alignment with enterprise policy, regulatory requirements, and Zero Trust principles
lead security architecture reviews for enterprise applications, APIs, and SaaS integrations to ensure alignment with security standards and policies
identify risks, control gaps, and non-compliant patterns across application and integration architectures
define required application security controls across the SDLC
provide architecture approvals, conditional approvals, and remediation guidance
publish Risk Assessment Reports that include threats and mitigating controls aligned to GEV policies and standards
define security architecture for data platforms (e.g., Databricks), data lakes, and analytics environments
establish controls for data classification, encryption, access governance, and secure data sharing
partner with data engineering teams to implement secure data pipelines and controls
lead threat modeling and risk analysis for applications, APIs, and data platforms using industry frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP)
define and enforce secure design patterns for applications and integrations
ensure security controls are incorporated early in architecture and design phases
define secure integration patterns for M365, Microsoft Graph API, and SaaS platforms
review application permissions, identity models, and data access controls for SaaS integrations
ensure compliance with enterprise identity, access management, and governance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of cybersecurity experience with strong focus on application and data security architecture
3+ years in senior/principal-level architecture roles in large enterprise environments
Deep expertise in application security (AppSec), including secure SDLC, API security, and microservices security
Experience securing data platforms (e.g., Databricks, data lakes, analytics platforms)
Strong understanding of SaaS security (M365, APIs, Graph integrations)
Experience with threat modeling frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP)
Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and federation
Proven experience defining enterprise security standards, patterns, and architectures
Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Application SecuritySecure SDLCAPI SecurityMicroservices SecurityData ClassificationEncryptionAccess GovernanceRisk AssessmentSecurity ArchitectureSecurity Controls

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Influence