Staff Security Architect

Lambda

. Architect and standardize end-to-end data protection strategy covering data classification, KMS/HSM, DLP, and privacy-preserving controls .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $314,000 - $465,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in security architecture and data protection, with a focus on encryption key management, confidential computing, and multi-tenant platform security. Proven ability to design and implement security controls across cloud and on-premises environments while mentoring engineering talent and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security ArchitectureData ProtectionEncryption Key ManagementThreat ModelingMulti-Tenant Platform Security

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Hard Skills

Data ClassificationKMS/HSMDLPConfidential ComputingPythonGoSTRIDEPASTAInfrastructure as CodeSecurity Design Reviews

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesHypervisorsTerraformGPU ClustersCloud Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2ISO 27001FedRAMPHIPAA

Industry Keywords

Zero-Trust Data AccessRisk AssessmentsAutomated SaaS SecurityPlatform Security ArchitecturesCompliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and standardize end-to-end data protection strategy covering data classification, KMS/HSM, DLP, and privacy-preserving controls
Define data lifecycle security controls for training datasets, checkpoint storage, and model artifacts across cloud and on-premises storage
Drive confidential computing, envelope encryption, and hardware-backed data security architectures
Establish zero-trust data access policies and fine-grained authorization frameworks
Design and enforce platform security architectures across multi-tenant GPU infrastructure, bare-metal clusters, hypervisors, and Kubernetes
Define tenant isolation, sandboxing, and secure virtualization controls
Conduct threat models, architectural reviews, and risk assessments for platform services and control planes
Prototype security controls and reference implementations in Python or Go
Develop AI-powered security capabilities using hosted LLMs for threat modeling, policy validation, and data discovery
Assess third-party vendor risks and build automated SaaS security evaluation tooling
Partner with Platform, Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure leaders on product roadmaps
Author technical whitepapers, architectural blueprints, and customer-facing trust documentation
Mentor senior engineering talent on secure design, platform security, and threat modeling

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of total engineering experience
5+ years specializing in security architecture, platform security, or data protection at cloud/infrastructure scale
Deep expertise in encryption key management (KMS/HSM), cryptographic protocols, DLP, and confidential computing primitives
Proven experience designing multi-tenant platform security architecture across bare-metal GPU clusters, hypervisors, KVM, Kubernetes, and public cloud
Strong technical skills prototyping security designs and reference code in Python, Go, or similar languages
Demonstrated experience with STRIDE, PASTA, or similar threat-modeling methodologies
Experience conducting security design reviews for high-consequence systems
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including effective partnership with IT, Legal, and HR
Ability to balance enterprise security controls with employee experience and productivity
Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-growth startup environments
Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HIPAA, or similar compliance frameworks (nice to have)
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (nice to have)
Experience driving or providing evidence for compliance audits (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash and equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan
Designated work-from-home day currently Tuesday