Executive Director of Security Architecture

Job Description

This is a full-time opportunity with a leading entertainment technology organization focused on protecting critical content and application systems across media and entertainment platforms. The company is seeking a visionary and hands-on Executive Director of Security Architecture to lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of its application security posture. This highly influential role requires both deep technical expertise and business-aligned leadership. The Executive Director will report to senior leadership and collaborate closely with IT, DevSecOps, product, and business teams to ensure secure application, data, and cloud environments.

This position is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in application architecture and engineering, now focused on designing and implementing robust security strategies across applications, data, and cloud. The role requires balancing technical depth with the ability to translate security strategy into actionable plans aligned with organizational objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or application security engineering, including at least 5 years in a security architecture leadership role
• Expertise in Application Security, DevSecOps, Data Security, and Cloud Security (AWS, Azure preferred)
• Deep understanding of secure software development lifecycle (S-SDLC), IaC, container security, authentication / authorization best practices, and vulnerability assessment techniques
• Proficiency with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 / 27002, PCI DSS, OWASP, SAFECode, and industry-specific entertainment security guidelines
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS / IPS, VPNs, network segmentation, DMZ design, and DDoS mitigation
• Demonstrated ability to define technical security standards, governance processes, and reference architectures
• Experience leading hands-on security architecture design reviews and risk assessments across applications, data, and cloud environments
• Excellent leadership skills : ability to motivate and develop a team, align security initiatives with business goals, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP) strongly preferred

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by : Gina Kim

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