Principal Security Architect

LPL Financial

. Engage on project efforts involving cloud, on-premises, and data security architectures .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $153,470 - $255,749 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Secure Architecture Design, implementing cybersecurity frameworks, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. Proficient in securing APIs, cloud environments, and AI/ML pipelines while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Secure Architecture DesignInformation Security ControlsAWS Core ServicesCybersecurity FrameworksAI/ML Security Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaC# .NetRubyPythonTerraformCloud FormationPulumiAnsibleVulnerability ManagementThreat Modeling

Soft Skills

ConsultingNegotiatingCommunicatingConsensus BuildingPresenting

Tools & Technologies

AWS Security HubAWS WAFAmazon GuardDutySIEMLog AnalysisIncident Response

Certifications & Qualifications

CCSPCISSPGIAC

Industry Keywords

ISO27000OWASPCSA CCMCIS 20 Critical Security ControlsSOXNISTZero-Trust ArchitecturesSecure DevOpsAI EthicsAutomated Security Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsEC2JavaPythonRubyTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage on project efforts involving cloud, on-premises, and data security architectures
Work alongside Development, Operations, Business Units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to secure and monitor environments
Secure APIs using access controls, OAuth, JWT, and API gateway security
Develop reusable security design patterns across technology stacks and business domains
Create security standards and policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Lead security architecture design and innovation using advanced technologies
Align security initiatives with business objectives and stakeholders
Implement cybersecurity frameworks, network security, cloud security, identity management, encryption, zero-trust architectures, and secure DevOps practices
Perform threat modeling, risk assessment, vulnerability management, SIEM implementation, log analysis, and incident response
Conduct threat analysis using intelligence and analytics to proactively mitigate security risks
Implement and oversee a risk management framework balancing security investments and business needs
Secure machine learning models and AI training data against adversarial attacks while applying ethical AI principles
Develop secure AI/ML pipelines with model integrity verification, secure feature engineering, and anomaly detection

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in Secure Architecture Designs
8+ years of experience with information security controls, guidelines, and standards, including ISO27000 series, OWASP, CSA CCM, CIS 20 Critical Security Controls, SOX, and NIST
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
Technical knowledge/coding skills in Java, C# .Net, Ruby and/or Python
In-depth knowledge of AWS core services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, AWS Security Hub, AWS WAF, and Amazon GuardDuty
Working knowledge of Terraform, Cloud Formation, Pulumi, and/or Ansible
Experience securing scalable web architectures and distributed systems
Understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management
AI/ML security experience, including securing ML models and AI pipelines in financial services
Proficiency in ML algorithms, deep learning frameworks, AI ethics, AI/ML security controls, OAuth, OpenID Connect, JWT, API threat modeling, and automated security testing
Must be self-driven, flexible, and adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building, and presenting
Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback
CCSP, other cloud-specific certification, CISSP, and/or GIAC are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K matching
Health benefits
Employee stock options
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Competitive LPL Total Rewards package