Senior Architect – IT Security

Job Title: Senior Architect – IT Security
Location: Remote – San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 10–11 Months+ (Potential for Extension)
 
Pay Rate: $48/hr. on W2

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Application Security Architect to lead the integration of modern security best practices and technical solutions across our global platforms and products. This role requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders including Enterprise Architecture, GRC, Security Operations, Engineering, and Product Development teams.
You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping secure application design, ensuring compliance with security standards, and implementing effective solutions throughout the development lifecycle.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product security, operations, and governance teams.
• Serve as a liaison between technical and business leaders, translating security requirements into actionable solutions.
• Drive the implementation of scalable application security strategies aligned with modern architectural principles.
• Actively contribute to the development and integration of hands-on security solutions.
• Deliver holistic application security guidance and promote secure software development practices.

 
Key Qualifications:

• Expertise in modern application architecture and secure software development (e.g., microservices, APIs, DevSecOps).
• Strong understanding across security architecture domains, including identity, data protection, network, application, and cloud security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and act as a security thought leader across teams.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001) is highly preferred.