Senior Information Security Architect
American Credit AcceptanceSpartanburg, South Carolina
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Description
American Credit Acceptance (ACA) is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure architectures across our hybrid environment, including on-premise infrastructure, AWS, and Azure cloud platforms. This role will be pivotal in shaping our enterprise security posture, driving secure software development practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Architecture Leadership
- Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture frameworks that support business objectives and risk management strategies.
- Lead the development of security reference architectures for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise environments.
Application Security
- Define and enforce secure coding standards and practices across development teams.
- Oversee the implementation and integration of DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) and SAST (Static Application Security Testing) tools into CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Cloud Security
- Architect and implement security controls for AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
- Evaluate and integrate cloud-native security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender).
On-Premise Security
- Ensure legacy and hybrid systems are aligned with modern security standards.
- Lead risk assessments and remediation strategies for on-premise infrastructure.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Align security architecture with NIST, ISO 27001, and other relevant frameworks.
- Support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Collaboration & Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on security strategy and risk.
- Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering a culture of security-first thinking.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
- Deep expertise in application security, including hands-on experience with DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Veracode, Fortify, Burp Suite).
- Proven experience designing secure architectures in AWS and Azure environments.
- Strong understanding of network security, identity and access management, encryption, and threat modeling.
- Familiarity with on-premise infrastructure and hybrid cloud models.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
Preferred Attributes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience working in regulated industries or with compliance-heavy environments.
EEO Statement
ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
California Privacy Notice
As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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