Security Architect

Benevity is seeking a Security Architect to design and implement security architecture and controls across its products, infrastructure, and operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in security architecture, security operations, product security, infrastructure security, and engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Secure Architecture Design and Implementation: Architect, design, and implement secure architectures for applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments (AWS and GCP preferred)
• Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling: Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for products and infrastructure
• Security Policy and Standards Development: Provide guidance on secure network, system, and cloud configurations
• Collaborate with product development and Product & Application Security teams to embed security into the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
• Support technical security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6–8+ years of experience in security architecture, security engineering, or security operations
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS and GCP preferred)
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), encryption, firewalls, SIEM tuning, and EDR solutions
• Hands-on experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and DevSecOps practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government)
• Strong understanding of AI security risks and securing AI-enabled systems and workflows
• Experience with security automation and SOAR technologies, including SIEM tuning and response workflows