Enterprise Security Architect

Position-Enterprise Security Architect

Location-West Greenwhich, RI or Austin, TX (Onsite-Hybrid)

Mandatory Skills-AWS Security, Application Security, Identity access management, Azure Security

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.