Security Architect (Iam)

Fluent is seeking a Security Architect to build and mature our security operations capabilities. This role will be foundational in defining Fluent's security architecture, operational processes, tooling strategy, and incident response model across cloud, application, and corporate environments.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical depth, security architecture expertise, and operational pragmatism-someone who can move Fluent from reactive security controls to a proactive, intelligence-driven security posture.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate existing security infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with IT leadership to design and implement solutions to expand security infrastructure and streamline the security stack to improve visibility and operational efficiency
• Consolidate reporting and monitoring through expanded integration with Wiz
• Lead efforts to update and codify security standards inline with industry best practices
• Lead security response and investigation efforts as needed
• Support GRC activities and audits as needed
• Work with IT management to streamline IAM integration across end user endpoints
• Work with AWS team to manage AWS IAM for cloud services
• Design and lead the implementation of a formal Security Operations Center (SOC), including detection architecture, alerting strategy, incident workflows, and escalation models
• Architect and operationalize security telemetry across Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and application layers
• Define and mature detection use cases and alerting strategy to improve signal quality and reduce noise
• Serve as a senior security advisor to engineering and platform teams, embedding security into system design and technical decision-making
• Provide structured post-incident analysis and remediation guidance as a formalized practice