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Workday

Director, Security Architecture

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$201K - $348K/yr

The Director, Security Architecture role is a highly visible and influential leadership role that leads the Workday enterprise technology's security architecture and advisory team. Establishing and ...

State Street Global Advisors

Security Architect- MD

Quincy, MA · On-site

$68.25 - $88.25/hr

Who we are looking for The Managing Director, Security Architect is a senior leadership role ... Deep, hands-on expertise in cryptographic architecture and modernization, with direct experience in ...

State Street Corporation

Security Architect- MD

Quincy, MA · On-site

$68.25 - $88.25/hr

Who we are looking for The Managing Director, Security Architect is a senior leadership role ... Deep, hands-on expertise in cryptographic architecture and modernization, with direct experience in ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director security architecture in the United States is $104,452.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director security architecture do?

A Director of Security Architecture leads the design and implementation of an organization's security infrastructure. They are responsible for developing security strategies, ensuring systems and data are protected from threats, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with other IT and business leaders, evaluating new security technologies, and enforcing security policies and standards. The Director also oversees teams responsible for creating secure frameworks and responding to emerging cybersecurity risks.

How does a director security architecture typically interact with other departments within an organization?

A Director of Security Architecture collaborates closely with IT, engineering, compliance, and executive teams to ensure security measures are integrated into business processes and technology solutions. They often lead cross-functional discussions to align security strategies with organizational goals, provide expert guidance during new technology implementations, and help educate staff on security best practices. Regular communication and collaboration are essential, as the role requires balancing security needs with operational efficiency and business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director security architecture, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Security Architecture, you need deep expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, risk management, and a relevant degree, often supplemented by certifications like CISSP or CISM. Familiarity with security frameworks (such as NIST or ISO 27001), cloud security platforms, and security operations tools is essential. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities are vital for designing secure systems, aligning security with business goals, and effectively leading cross-functional teams.

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Infographic showing various Director Security Architecture job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,452 per year, or $50.2 per hour.

Director, Security Architecture & Engineering

Morrisville, NC • Hybrid

Bertelsmann-Jobs
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic direction and maturity roadmap for the security architecture and engineering function.

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of security technologies supporting various security capabilities.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design and secure-by-default practices into technology solutions and delivery processes.

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a high energy, strategic, and fast-paced position with an impactful and mission-driven company? Join Relias, the company changing lives throughout the world by helping healthcare organizations improve their clinical and financial outcomes!

For 11,000+ health care and human service organizations, Relias helps clients deliver better clinical and financial outcomes by elevating the performance of teams. We help organizations across the continuum of care get better at maintaining compliance, developing staff and promoting consistent, high-quality care. Our platform employs assessments to reveal specific gaps in skills and addresses them with personalized and engaging learning, choosing from 7,000+ online courses that meet accrediting board, state and federal requirements.  We are passionate about our products and our clients; what we deliver and the impact we have on the world is truly something you can be proud to represent.  Join us and make a difference.

WHAT CAN RELIAS OFFER YOU?

  • Fantastic health and wellness benefits package, including an outstanding 401k match, a flexible PTO program, and a generous and inclusive parental leave policy. Additionally, Relias pays for the employee portion of the monthly healthcare premium!
  • Flexible work environment with onsite and work from home options - you choose when you want to come into the office!
  • Active Employee Resource Groups open to all employees!
  • Comprehensive onboarding program - a great introduction to our company, customers and culture!
  • Growth and career advancement opportunities!
    • Multiple development program options - leadership development, professional development curriculums, and Nanodegree options in both technology and data science
    • Professional development gained from conference attendance and participation in organizations like NC Tech
    • Onsite 321 Coffee Shop providing free coffee and pastries to employees
Job Description

The Director of (Cyber) Security Architecture and Engineering is a cyber leadership role responsible for establishing, operationalizing, and continuously maturing the organization's security architecture and engineering capabilities in support of business strategy, technology transformation, and enterprise risk management objectives. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across security architecture, secure design, platform security engineering, cloud and application security enablement, and security tooling integration. The Director partners closely with technology, product, infrastructure, privacy, risk, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded into enterprise architecture, software development, infrastructure modernization, and third-party technology adoption. The role is accountable for defining security patterns and standards, guiding security-by-design practices, overseeing engineering roadmaps, and building a scalable team capable of reducing enterprise risk while enabling business growth, resilience, and regulatory readiness.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

   Lead the strategic direction, operating model, and maturity roadmap for the security architecture and engineering function.
   Define and maintain enterprise security architecture principles, reference architectures, design patterns, and engineering standards aligned to business objectives and risk tolerance.
   Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of security technologies supporting identity, endpoint, network, cloud, data, application, and infrastructure security capabilities.
   Partner with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, and software engineering teams to embed security-by-design and secure-by-default practices into technology solutions and delivery processes.
   Review and approve security architecture for major systems, platforms, integrations, and transformation initiatives, including cloud services and third-party technologies.
   Direct security engineering activities related to control implementation, automation, integration, tuning, and operational resilience.
   Establish and socialize secure design requirements for applications, platforms, APIs, data flows, and infrastructure components.
   Provide leadership for application security and product security enablement, including guidance on secure development, threat modeling, architectural risk analysis, and remediation priorities.
   Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance stakeholders to align control design and technology implementations with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
   Drive technical risk reduction initiatives by identifying architecture gaps, control weaknesses, technical debt, and modernization opportunities.
   Manage vendor and technology evaluations related to security architecture and engineering capabilities, including proof-of-concept activities and implementation planning.
   Coach, develop, and performance-manage architects and engineers while building a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
   Support incident response, significant investigations, and post-incident improvement efforts by providing architecture and engineering expertise for containment, recovery, and long-term remediation.

    Qualifications

    YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES IF YOU HAVE/ARE: 

       10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or closely related technology roles.
       5+ years of leadership experience in security architecture, security engineering, or a comparable cyber leadership function.
       Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
       Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise security controls across cloud, infrastructure, application, identity, and data domains.
       Experience leading security architecture reviews, engineering initiatives, and cross-functional technology programs in a mid-sized or large enterprise environment.
       Experience managing and developing technical teams, including architects, engineers, or other specialized cybersecurity staff.
       Experience partnering with senior technology and business leaders to align security capabilities with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
       Experience supporting audits, assessments, customer security reviews, or regulatory/compliance initiatives through technical control design and evidence support.
       Experience evaluating and implementing security technologies, platforms, and managed services.

    EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED:

       Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
       Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications, or other relevant architecture and security credentials.
       Experience in SaaS, cloud-native, highly regulated, or customer-facing technology environments.
       Experience aligning security capabilities to recognized frameworks or standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, or other applicable requirements.
       Experience building or maturing security architecture review boards, secure engineering practices, or security reference architecture programs.
       Experience with mergers, acquisitions, major transformation programs, or global technology environments.

    Additional Information

    IN OFFICE REQUIREMENT:

    Relias values collaboration and wants to ensure that our team members have opportuniites to work with their managers regularly for professional development opportunities.  This role requires that you live in the state of North Carolina, within a commutable distance to our office.  You would be expected to work in our Morrisville, NC Headquarters approximately 30 days/quarter. 

    Relias is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Relias welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and is happy to make reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection process.  If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please visit our career page for instructions. 

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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