Principal Security Architect

About the role

SailPoint's Cybersecurity organization is looking for a Principal Security Architect to join its Security Architecture and Engineering team. The role builds and establishes a mature cybersecurity architecture practice, producing holistic architectures and bridging the gap between design and implementation. It can be remote or based in Austin, TX.

Key responsibilities

• Help build and establish a mature cybersecurity architecture practice, including specialization domains such as Cloud Security, Application Security and Network Security.
• Produce reference architectures and influence roadmaps so business objectives are met, threats are addressed proactively and risks are evaluated holistically.
• Bridge architecture and engineering by turning abstract concepts into realistic, viable solutions.
• Review active engagements and environments to expose gaps and opportunities, enrich them with metadata to surface high-impact initiatives, and secure leadership alignment and funding.
• Run hands-on projects and mentor and guide peer architects and engineers.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture or security engineering, with a track record of building or leading an architecture practice.
• Deep expertise across multiple security domains (Cloud Security, Application Security, Identity Security, Network Security).
• Experience developing reference architectures and strategic roadmaps, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives.
• Ability to mentor peers, lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority, in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as SABSA, NIST and ISO.
• Strong technical background with the ability to stay hands-on and turn architectural concepts into engineering solutions.

What we offer

• Estimated base salary for US-based employees of $161,900 - $272,934, with possible eligibility for a corporate bonus plan, role-specific commission and equity participation.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company matching, 8 paid holidays, sick leave and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program, EAP and care counselors, plus optional voluntary benefits.