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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** ApTask - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Audit Trail, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Secure Coding, Policy as Code, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, CIS Benchmarks - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/28856895#/jobs/28856895 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security architecture roles * Hands-on experience designing RBAC and IAM controls for enterprise systems * Experience defining and implementing security baselines or configuration standards * Experience working on platforms requiring governance, auditability, and compliance * Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., Banking, Financial Services) preferred * Experience with security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, STIG) * Familiarity with policy-as-code or automated compliance frameworks * Exposure to workflow-driven platforms and lifecycle governance models * Experience supporting large-scale transformation or platform modernization initiatives, * Strong expertise in RBAC design, IAM, and access governance * Knowledge of security baseline frameworks and hardening standards * Experience designing security controls for enterprise platforms * Understanding of auditability, compliance, and risk-driven security design * Familiarity with IAM/IGA systems and SSO integration * Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization patterns * Knowledge of application security and secure coding practices * Experience working with cloud and/or hybrid enterprise environments * Experience with role lifecycle management, segregation of duties (SoD), and approval workflows * Understanding of regulatory and compliance expectations (e.g., BFSI, enterprise security standards) * Ability to design audit-ready systems with traceability and logging * Strong experience working in Agile environments * Ability to work closely with architects, developers, and business stakeholders * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills ## Description * We are seeking a Security Architect to design and drive security architecture for an enterprise Security Baseline Platform. * This role will be responsible for defining role-based access controls (RBAC), governance frameworks, and security baseline standards to ensure the platform is secure, compliant, and audit-ready. * The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in access control design, security architecture, and baseline-driven hardening practices, with the ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, enforceable security controls., * Design and implement RBAC models, access policies, and least-privilege frameworks * Define and enforce security baseline standards aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements * Architect governance workflows for access control, approvals, and auditability * Integrate security controls across data, APIs, applications, and enterprise systems * Collaborate with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles * Support design of lifecycle controls including provisioning, reviews, and decommissioning * Ensure alignment with compliance, audit, and risk management requirement ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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