Product Security Architect (Irving)
Excelon Solutions, Irving, TX, United States
Position Information
Type: Contract
Position: Product Security Architect
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) (F2F Interview)
Note: Please note that there will 2 rounds of customer interview. First round will be a video call and 2nd round should be in person in customer’s office in Irving, TX.
Job Description:
The Product Security Team ensures security by design across product engineering and platform architecture. As a Product Security Architect, you will lead security assessments and architecture reviews for large-scale platforms, including IoT, APIs, cloud-native systems, and enterprise applications. You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to define security strategy, implement controls, and drive secure SDLC practices across the organization.
Must Have Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of experience in product/application security or security architecture
Strong experience in:
Threat modeling and security architecture reviews
Vulnerability management and risk assessment
Securing large-scale applications, APIs, or IoT platforms
Experience working closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams
Solid understanding of:
OWASP Top 10
API Security (OWASP API Top 10)
Authentication and authorization (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)
Secure communication protocols (TLS, PKI)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and secure deployment patterns
Understanding of attack surfaces, exploits, and secure design principles
Experience with Secure SDLC practices
Desired Skills
Experience in IoT security, telecom, or large enterprise environments
Exposure to API security platforms and microservices architecture
Programming or scripting experience (Java, Python, C/C++, etc.)
Experience working in large-scale, multi-product environments
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or FedRAMP
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, AWS Security, or similar
Responsibilities
Evaluate and improve security posture across IoT platforms, API ecosystems, cloud-native applications, and enterprise systems
Lead threat modeling, threat analysis, and security architecture reviews for new and existing products
Partner with development, architecture, and product teams to embed security-by-design principles
Provide guidance on secure architecture, design patterns, and risk mitigation strategies
Support implementation and optimization of application security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, API security tools) where needed
Define and enforce security requirements for large-scale distributed systems and cloud environments
Drive vulnerability management and remediation strategies across multiple product lines
Provide expertise in API security, identity and access management, and data protection mechanisms
Recommend and implement secure communication and infrastructure practices (TLS, certificates, secure networking, VPC, etc.)
Stay current on emerging threats in IoT, APIs, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications
Type: Contract
Position: Product Security Architect
Location: Irving, TX (Onsite) (F2F Interview)
Note: Please note that there will 2 rounds of customer interview. First round will be a video call and 2nd round should be in person in customer’s office in Irving, TX.
Job Description:
The Product Security Team ensures security by design across product engineering and platform architecture. As a Product Security Architect, you will lead security assessments and architecture reviews for large-scale platforms, including IoT, APIs, cloud-native systems, and enterprise applications. You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to define security strategy, implement controls, and drive secure SDLC practices across the organization.
Must Have Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of experience in product/application security or security architecture
Strong experience in:
Threat modeling and security architecture reviews
Vulnerability management and risk assessment
Securing large-scale applications, APIs, or IoT platforms
Experience working closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams
Solid understanding of:
OWASP Top 10
API Security (OWASP API Top 10)
Authentication and authorization (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)
Secure communication protocols (TLS, PKI)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and secure deployment patterns
Understanding of attack surfaces, exploits, and secure design principles
Experience with Secure SDLC practices
Desired Skills
Experience in IoT security, telecom, or large enterprise environments
Exposure to API security platforms and microservices architecture
Programming or scripting experience (Java, Python, C/C++, etc.)
Experience working in large-scale, multi-product environments
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or FedRAMP
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, AWS Security, or similar
Responsibilities
Evaluate and improve security posture across IoT platforms, API ecosystems, cloud-native applications, and enterprise systems
Lead threat modeling, threat analysis, and security architecture reviews for new and existing products
Partner with development, architecture, and product teams to embed security-by-design principles
Provide guidance on secure architecture, design patterns, and risk mitigation strategies
Support implementation and optimization of application security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, API security tools) where needed
Define and enforce security requirements for large-scale distributed systems and cloud environments
Drive vulnerability management and remediation strategies across multiple product lines
Provide expertise in API security, identity and access management, and data protection mechanisms
Recommend and implement secure communication and infrastructure practices (TLS, certificates, secure networking, VPC, etc.)
Stay current on emerging threats in IoT, APIs, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications