HPC Security Solutions Architect

HPC Security Solutions ArchitectLocation: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)Type: Direct Hire•Competitive base salary + performance bonus •100% company-paid benefitsOverviewWe are seeking an HPC Security Solutions Architect to design and integrate end-to-end security architectures supporting HPC, AI/ML, and large-scale data-intensive workloads.This is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on securing distributed compute environments across infrastructure, identity, and application layers. The position spans the full security lifecycle—from requirements discovery and architecture design through proof-of-concept, deployment, operational hardening, and ongoing optimization.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across infrastructure security, identity and access management (IAM), and DevSecOps practices, with the ability to design secure-by-default architectures across compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes, and CI/CD environments.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Engagement & Security Advisory •Serve as the primary security and IAM subject matter expert (SME) for customers adopting HPC platforms •Partner with customers to define security, identity, and compliance requirements aligned with workload performance and scale •Act as a trusted advisor across the full security lifecycle from design through implementation and optimization •Lead security-focused workshops, assessments, and technical engagementsSecurity Architecture & Design •Design and document end-to-end security architectures across compute, storage, networking, Kubernetes, and orchestration layers •Define identity and access management frameworks including SSO, RBAC, MFA, federation, and multi-tenant controls •Implement Zero Trust principles including authentication, encryption, workload isolation, and network segmentation •Develop reference architectures, security blueprints, and reusable design patternsDevSecOps & Application Security •Integrate and optimize application security tooling (SAST, SCA, DAST) within CI/CD pipelines •Embed security controls into deployment workflows to ensure secure-by-default infrastructure •Support automation of secure infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or GoKubernetes & Platform Security •Provide guidance on container and Kubernetes security including RBAC, admission controllers, runtime protection, and OPA/Gatekeeper policies •Ensure proper workload isolation and policy enforcement across multi-tenant environmentsIAM & Identity Lifecycle Management •Design and implement IAM frameworks including directory integration, identity lifecycle management, and privileged access management (PAM) •Support secrets management and secure credential handling across platformsPerformance, Compliance & Risk Management •Lead proof-of-concept efforts to validate security controls and compliance adherence •Conduct security assessments and identity reviews, recommending improvements for resilience and risk mitigation •Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS benchmarksCross-Functional Collaboration •Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to integrate customer-driven requirements into platform capabilities •Contribute to roadmap development through real-world security insights and architectural feedbackInnovation & Thought Leadership •Stay current on emerging security, IAM, and compliance trends within HPC and cloud environments •Represent the organization in customer engagements, technical forums, and industry discussionsRequired Experience•Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect, IAM Architect, or Security Engineer within HPC, cloud, or large-scale distributed systems •Strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) including SSO, RBAC, MFA, directory integration, and federation (SAML, OIDC) •Deep understanding of infrastructure and workload security including Zero Trust, encryption, segmentation, and isolation •Experience securing Kubernetes and containerized environments including RBAC, admission control, runtime security, and policy enforcement •Experience integrating application security tooling (SAST, SCA, DAST, SBOMs) into CI/CD pipelines •Proficiency with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Go) •Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks •Strong ability to translate complex security requirements into scalable, actionable architectures •Excellent communication skills with experience engaging both technical and executive stakeholdersPreferred Experience•Experience designing secure multi-tenant HPC or large-scale distributed environments •Hands-on experience with privileged access management (PAM), secrets management, and identity lifecycle automation •Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry for monitoring security posture •Contributions to security or IAM-related open-source projects •Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, CCSP, or AWS Security Specialty •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field