AppsFlyer is seeking a senior Security Architect to lead security alignment and architecture across R&D teams. Responsibilities include driving SSDLC standards, leading security design reviews, defining security architecture for cross-team initiatives, partnering with DevOps and platform teams to integrate security into CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code, performing threat modeling and risk assessments, and maintaining security guidelines and tools. Requirements include 7+ years in security architecture or related roles, experience with cloud-native services (AWS, GCP), securing CI/CD pipelines and containers, knowledge of network and identity security (zero trust, IAM, secrets management), experience in SaaS environments, strong communication and collaboration skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
What you'll do
Drive cross-PR&D alignment of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), establishing consistent standards, controls, and practices across all engineering groups
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Requirements
7+ years of experience in security architecture, cloud/infrastructure security, application security, or DevSecOps roles
Proven experience leading security design reviews and architecture work across multiple R&D teams or domains
Strong understanding of SSDLC practices and how to scale them across a large engineering organization
Deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture and services (AWS, GCP)
Deep knowledge of network and identity security concepts, such as zero trust, IAM, and secrets management
Proven experience working with product and R&D teams performing architecture
Experience working in a SaaS product company at scale
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business impact and to influence senior R&D stakeholders
A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving ability, and a passion for designing secure, scalable systems
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive change across cross-functional teams
