Acrisure · 2 hours ago
IT Security Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAcrisure is a global fintech leader that empowers businesses with innovative solutions. They are seeking an IT Security Architect to design and improve the security posture of their on-premises and multi-cloud environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory standards.
Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech
Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture frameworks spanning on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Define and enforce security-by-design principles across new projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory standards (e.g.,NYDFS, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
Develop and maintain zero trust and defense-in-depth strategies tailored to modern workloads, remote users, and dynamic infrastructure
Lead security architecture reviews and threat modeling for major projects, new applications, and emerging technologies (including AI/ML platforms)
Collaborate with AI/ML teams to embed security and privacy controls into data pipelines, models, and deployment environments
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve detection, response, and compliance (SOAR, IaC security scanning, policy-as-code, etc.)
Evaluate and integrate AI-driven security tools (e.g., anomaly detection, adaptive authentication)
Serve as technical security lead on cross-functional initiatives, balancing strategic security objectives with agile project timelines
Adapt quickly to rapidly shifting priorities, providing clear direction and risk-based recommendations to leadership and project teams
Translate complex technical risks into actionable insights for business stakeholders
Guide and mentor security engineers in best practices for architecture, configuration, and monitoring
Partner with IT, Cloud, and Netops teams to drive secure infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD security gates)
Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and vendors; perform proof-of-concepts and ROI analyses
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in on-prem and multi-cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong understanding of network security, systems security, application security, and zero trust frameworks
Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and data governance/security in AI workflows
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members
Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives
Self-motivated and driven
Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance
Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills
Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy
The ability to multi task, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 in an architect-level role
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Architect, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Experience with container security (Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless environments
Exposure to regulatory frameworks (NYDFS, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Wellness resources
Paid sick time
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A complimentary Calm app subscription
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Commuter benefits
Employee discount programs
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents)
Legal plan options
Pet insurance coverage
Company
Acrisure
Acrisure offers financial services solutions for insurance, reinsurance, real estate, cyber services, and asset and wealth management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.37BKey Investors
Bain Capital Special SituationsAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityBDT & MSD Partners
2025-06-06Debt Financing· $550M
2025-05-20Private Equity· $2.1B
2024-06-05Debt Financing· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Greg Williams
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Mark Wassersug
Chief Technology Officer
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