Product Security Architect

Hitachi

. Provide hands-on security expertise across Kubernetes infrastructure, object and file storage services, APIs, management interfaces, networking, authentication, and data protection .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Kubernetes security, including hands-on experience with containerized environments, vulnerability assessment, and risk communication. Proficient in translating complex security challenges into actionable recommendations while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Kubernetes SecurityPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentSecurity ArchitectureCVE Investigation

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Hard Skills

KubernetesContainer SecurityNetwork SecurityAPI SecurityTLS/mTLSEncryptionSecrets ManagementVulnerability ValidationSource Code ReviewSecurity Controls

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRisk Articulation

Tools & Technologies

KubectlTrivyGrypeBurp SuiteOpenSSLNmap

Certifications & Qualifications

CKSOSCPGPENCISSP

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityData ProtectionSecurity AdvisoriesSBOM/SCA AnalysisMultitenancy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on security expertise across Kubernetes infrastructure, object and file storage services, APIs, management interfaces, networking, authentication, and data protection
Lead threat modeling and security architecture assessments
Investigate CVEs for applicability and exploitability
Perform targeted security testing and validate remediation
Partner with Engineering to identify root causes and attack paths
Translate complex security risks into actionable engineering recommendations, security controls, and design improvements
Articulate risk, customer impact, and remediation priorities to Engineering, Product Management, customers, security stakeholders, and leadership
Support security advisories, VEX, SBOM/SCA analysis, customer security inquiries, and applicable security and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience in product, application, cloud, container, infrastructure security, or penetration testing
Strong experience securing Kubernetes-based, containerized, storage, or complex distributed platforms
Deep understanding of Kubernetes, Linux, network and API security, authentication and authorization, secrets management, TLS/mTLS, encryption, and key management
Experience assessing object and/or file storage, including S3-compatible interfaces, access controls, multitenancy, and data-protection boundaries
Proven ability to investigate CVEs and determine product applicability, reachability, exploitability, and actual customer impact
Ability to review source code, Kubernetes YAML, Helm charts, scripts, configurations, SBOMs, and third-party dependencies from a security perspective
Hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability validation experience using tools such as kubectl, Trivy, Grype, Burp Suite, OpenSSL, and Nmap
Ability to develop proof-of-concept tests, reproduce vulnerabilities, and independently verify remediation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate security risks into clear, actionable engineering recommendations
Certifications such as CKS, OSCP, GPEN, or CISSP are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable
Industry-leading benefits, support, and services for holistic health and wellbeing
Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent)
Inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems
Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process