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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Security Architect - **Company:** E-Advance, LLC - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Segmentation, Role-Based Access Control, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Data Logging, Okta, Mitre Att&ck, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d9350da6f444f4be ## About the Role * 8-12+ years in cybersecurity with substantial architecture and engineering experience (strong hands-on background preferred over pure strategy roles). * Demonstrated depth across multiple domains: IAM, EDR/endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security architecture design + formal review processes. * Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical and organizational problems in large or complex environments and to interface effectively across security, IT/engineering, cloud, and business teams. * Solid experience with security architecture principles, frameworks, and practices (Zero Trust, NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE). * Hands-on familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms (examples: identity platforms such as Okta/Entra ID, EDR solutions. * Experience designing and reviewing architectures for hybrid/multi-cloud and on-premises environments. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills-ability to translate complex topics and drive alignment. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in retail, large distributed enterprises, or highly regulated environments. * Leadership or principal-level individual contributor experience guiding technical direction without direct people management (or light leadership of architecture efforts). ## Description We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead the design, review, and evolution of secure technology solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. This individual will serve as a trusted cybersecurity leader, driving architecture strategy, advancing IAM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and Zero Trust initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's security posture and reduce risk., * Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture strategy, roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, patterns, and artifacts aligned with business drivers, technology strategy, and the evolving threat landscape (including multi-cloud and on-premises). * Lead architecture design and formal security architecture reviews for new solutions, major changes, cloud migrations, applications, infrastructure, and third-party integrations-identifying risks and recommending practical mitigations. * Architect and guide solutions across core verticals: + Identity & Access Management (IAM) - Zero Trust principles, SSO/MFA, RBAC/least privilege, identity lifecycle, privileged access, and federation. + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) and related endpoint protection controls. + Vulnerability Management (VM) - scanning architecture, prioritization, remediation workflows, and integration with broader risk processes. + Broader security controls including network segmentation, encryption, logging/detection, cloud security posture, and secure configurations. * Provide hands-on engineering input: evaluate tools/platforms, support proofs-of-concept, guide implementation and integration, validate controls, and contribute to automation/scripting where appropriate. * Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analyses; translate findings into actionable architecture recommendations and control improvements. * Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison-clearly communicating technical risks, trade-offs, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences; influence decision-making and continuous improvement. * Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, etc.); evaluate and recommend enhancements to security posture and processes. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [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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