Senior Security Architect

Bestow • Dallas, TX

11d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and continuously testing security solutions to protect our company's information systems and assets. You will serve as a strategic liaison between Security, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to develop a comprehensive security architecture framework that supports secure AI integration and experimentation, aligns with business objectives, and meets regulatory requirements.
You will define architectural standards that include native capabilities for automated monitoring and self-healing across our multi-cloud environments. You will support our company-wide information security governance program by maintaining the control assurance program and partnering with business leaders to periodically assess, test, and collect audit artifacts for review by the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. Additionally, you will contribute to the Incident Response program by reviewing and maintaining documentation and developing or participating in training exercises to ensure the organization remains resilient against emerging threats.

Requirements

• 11+ years of Information Security and/or Architecture Experience
• Extensive knowledge in all areas of Information Security and Privacy including Asset Management, Data Protection, Vulnerability Management, Access Controls, Network Security, and Disaster Recovery.
• Extensive experience selecting, implementing, and using a wide variety of security services and products across multiple technology disciplines.
• Ability to apply solutions based on CIS, NIST, and ITIL to address complex control objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with experience in formal report writing and providing highly detailed technical answers for external requests.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISM, or technical certifications (e.g., PenTest+, CYSA+, CEH) and a technology degree are preferred, equivalent professional experience and a proven track record in the field will be considered in lieu of formal credentials.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration, develop and maintain the Security Architecture roadmap that preserves a strong security posture and aligns with corporate objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of automation for established and new security processes to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop the architectural framework for the secure deployment of AI, designing foundational layers for Model Security, Data Privacy, and Autonomous Agent orchestration.
• Design complex multi-cloud infrastructures where security controls are programmatically enforced and globally consistent.
• Provide technical guidance on securing CI/CD pipelines and managing security within Github and other SaaS-based development tools.
• Continuously assess security systems and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and develop remediation plans through risk assessments, penetration tests, and other scanning methodologies.
• Advise teams on secure coding, encryption, authentication, and access controls.
• Lead and collaborate with IT, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Insurance Operations, External Examiners, and other business areas as necessary during compliance exams.
• Prepare metrics and reporting for review by Security Leadership, offering recommendations for remediation that satisfy security best practices and audit scrutiny.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies, trends, and threats to ensure the company is best positioned to defend its landscape.
• Review and contribute to effective and efficient information security process documentation that supports and drives compliance to Bestow Information Security Policies, Standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Research, understand, and interpret state regulations related to Cybersecurity and Privacy in the Insurance Industry.
• Contribute to response efforts for external requests, including questions about all aspects of the security program, including governance questions, and providing answers at a highly detailed technical level.
• Assist with other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity based on role
• Policies and managers that support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave programs
• 100% paid-premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Lifestyle stipend to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
• Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
• Remote and WFH options, as well as a beautiful, state-of-the-art office in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, for those who prefer an office setting
• Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed