Principal Security Architect

LPL Financial

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Location
Fort Mill, SCCharlotte, NCNew York, NYSan Diego, CAAustin, TXTempe, AZ
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Full-time
Posted
48 days ago
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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management

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TL;DR · Principal Security Architect

The Principal Security Architect joins the Information Security team to lead security architecture for API projects across Cloud, On-prem, and Data environments. Working with Development, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture teams, the architect designs and monitors secure environments by implementing robust access controls like OAuth, JWT, and API gateway security. Key responsibilities include developing reusable security design patterns, crafting actionable standards, and performing threat modeling and risk assessments. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, identity management, and encryption, specifically focusing on zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps. Technical skills include Java, C# .Net, Ruby, Python, and AWS services like EC2, S3, and IAM. Additionally, the architect secures machine learning models against adversarial attacks and ensures data privacy within AI training sets.

What you'll do

  • Secure APIs by implementing access control mechanisms, OAuth, JWT, and configuring API gateway security.
  • Develop reusable security design patterns to ensure consistency across diverse technology stacks and business domains.
  • Craft actionable security standards and policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the design and innovation of security architectures to protect against evolving threats.
  • Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management in complex enterprise settings.
  • Perform threat analysis using intelligence and analytics to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
  • Secure machine learning models against adversarial attacks and ensure data privacy in AI training sets.
  • Implement and oversee a risk management framework to balance security investments with business needs.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in security architecture and API security, including designing secure API gateways and microservices architectures.
  • 8+ years of experience with information security controls, guidelines, and standards such as ISO27000, OWASP, CSA CCM, CIS 20, SOX, and NIST.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, identity management, encryption, zero-trust architectures, and secure DevOps practices.
  • Proficiency in threat modeling, risk assessment, vulnerability management, SIEM implementation, log analysis, and incident response.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience (preferred).
  • Technical coding skills in Java, C# .Net, Ruby, and/or Python (preferred).
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS core services and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Ansible (preferred).
  • CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC certifications (preferred).

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