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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Security Architect (Information... - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $167,600.0 - $271,150.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP (Applications), Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Multi-Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn4ssq ## About the Role + 8+ years of experience in security engineering and/or security architecture, with at least 4+ years in a Principal or Lead capacity. + Deep, hands-on architectural expertise in at least one major public cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI, or SAP) with a strong working knowledge of the others. + Demonstrated sophisticated, deep knowledge and hands-on experience with modern Secure-by-Design, Privacy-by-Design, and Zero Trust principles and practices. + Proven track record of executing complex threat models (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD) for microservices and serverless architectures. + Proficiency with a scripting language such as Python or Go and experience securing CI/CD pipelines. Preferred Qualifications + Experience securing AI/ML ecosystems, with a deep understanding of adversarial machine learning attacks and defenses for Large Language Models (LLMs). + Deep understanding of the security vendor landscape, with experience designing or using CSPM, CWPP, or Container Security platforms. + Exceptional ability to communicate technical risk to executive audiences and negotiate architectural trade-offs with product owners. + Experience with well-architected frameworks (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security pillars. ## Description As a Principal Security Architect, you will serve as the technical authority for our multi-cloud security strategy, defining the architectural 'North Star' for our cloud-native platforms to ensure they are secure by design. In this high-impact, 'player-coach' role, you will drive complex threat modeling, steer the architectural direction across GCP, AWS, Azure, and OCI, and partner with engineering leadership to embed security deep within our next-generation products., + Define and maintain the authoritative security architecture patterns for services across multi-cloud environments, including GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI, and SAP. + Lead the design of secure, scalable, and resilient systems by championing 'Security by Design' principles such as isolation, identity management (IAM), and data protection. + Drive the architectural strategy and implementation of Zero Trust principles across development environments and production SaaS platforms. + Own the organization's threat modeling methodology, facilitating deep-dive sessions for critical features to identify attack vectors in complex distributed systems. + Translate architectural risks into actionable items for the Cybersecurity Risk Register, effectively communicating the business impact to leadership. + Serve as a subject matter expert on security products (CWPP, CSPM, NGFW), advising product teams on architecting solutions to withstand modern adversary TTPs. + Provide high-level technical guidance and mentorship to Staff and Senior security engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and proactive security. ## Related Videos - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [JavaScript? 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