Security Architect

Skills
Cloud SecurityProtocolsCybersecurityHybrid CloudMobile SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity Automation
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing security architectures in Linux, hybrid cloud, and on-prem environments.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale projects involving infrastructure access controls, threat detection, and security automation.
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Go, and familiarity with SDLC components such as git, Jira, and deployment automation tools.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, mobile security, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Experience with security monitoring tools, context-aware access controls, and network segmentation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization, with strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Align with Bumble Inc.'s values: Growth, Kindness, Equity, Accountability, and Honesty
  • Motivated to solve complex security challenges, not just apply quick fixes.
  • Communicate about security with empathy, ensuring cross-team alignment.
  • Constant learner, eager to explore new technologies and methodologies.
  • Humble expert with a sense of urgency.
  • Skilled at taking complex topics and making them simple.
  • Transparent judgment and stands behind their decisions.
  • Ability to lead in a matrixed organization.

Day to day

  • Design, implement, and maintain security architecture for our infrastructure, ensuring that systems and applications are secure by design.
  • Develop scalable solutions that enhance security without impeding user experience.
  • Lead security risk assessments for systems and infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and risks, and develop and implement mitigating controls.
  • Collaborate closely with Infra, SRE, AppSec, and other engineering teams to establish security best practices across the organization.
  • Drive the adoption of strategic security patterns and frameworks that align with business goals.
  • Lead projects with high strategic impact, setting a long-term strategy across the organization.
  • Innovate and prototype new technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Govern the incident response process, assisting with playbook development and exercises for high-impact events.