Security Architect

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes businesses should control all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam provides data resilience through data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. Based in Seattle, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we move forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands. The future of data resilience is here - go fearlessly forward with us.

About the Role

As a Mid-Level Security Architect, you will support the GIS Security Architecture team by executing day‑to‑day security reviews, approvals, and design tasks that ensure corporate infrastructure and applications remain secure, compliant, and aligned with established reference architectures. Reporting to the Senior Director of Security Architecture, you will handle high‑volume ticket queues, participate in architecture and AI committee reviews, and contribute to reference architecture maintenance and special projects.

What You’ll Do

• Complete out‑of‑band requests and Product Architecture (VDC) alignment/support within SLA targets.
• Attend Architecture Committee and AI Committee meetings; provide security input and document decisions.
• Ensure security controls are integrated into all reviewed projects and changes.
• Maintain and update existing security reference architectures under Senior Director guidance.
• Contribute to Technical Standards documentation and special projects (e.g., Polaris).
• Apply risk assessment frameworks to ticketed requests and suggest compensating controls.
• Support the vulnerability management exception process for assigned items.
• Work with CT Security Engineering, Cyber Operations, and business units to apply consistent security best practices.
• Escalate complex issues to the Senior Director and assist in policy enforcement.
• Stay current with security trends, tools, and threats relevant to daily review tasks.
• Recommend tactical improvements to streamline approval workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCSP, AWS/Azure security associate) are desirable.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in information security, with emphasis on security reviews, architecture support, or secure design.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk assessment methods, and compliance requirements.
• Practical experience with network security, firewall rules, endpoint protection, cloud platforms, and identity management.
• Familiarity with security reference models and architecture review processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting reviews and collaborating with technical teams.
• Ability to manage high‑volume, time‑sensitive tasks in a structured queue environment.

What You’ll Get

• 25 paid vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self‑care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.
• Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent enrolment.
• Life insurance with enhanced coverage and global 24/7 protection.
• Income protection after 26 weeks, covering a portion of salary.
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer match.
• Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure, with option to enroll dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program with therapy, legal, and financial support, plus online GP services and wellbeing programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on‑demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning.

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