JPC - 206601 - Senior DevSecOps Architect

Senior DevSecOps Architect Location: Lansing, MI (Remote considered) | Job Type: C2C

About the Role

Step into a pivotal leadership position as a Senior DevSecOps Architect, where you’ll set the strategic vision and drive secure-by-design practices across the enterprise. You’ll play a key role in modernizing application security, influencing major security initiatives, and shaping the future of DevSecOps maturity. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical technology transformation projects and advance enterprise-wide security posture.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and refine secure-by-design solutions for application security testing platforms

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to executive leadership, shaping the vision and roadmap for security and DevSecOps initiatives

• Guide teams in integrating security architecture frameworks, secure SDLC practices, and automation into the development lifecycle

• Research, evaluate, and recommend best-fit security technologies aligned with enterprise standards and future needs

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams on technology validation and drive required governance processes

• Author security requirements, architecture specifications, and design artifacts, maintaining comprehensive documentation and best practices

• Conduct security architecture reviews for new systems, platforms, integrations, and cloud/on-prem solutions

• Define and validate application, platform, and infrastructure security and assurance requirements

• Identify and articulate critical architectural elements that require further definition or enhancement

• Participate in project planning and delivery workflows, providing expert estimates and architectural guidance

• Develop and standardize scalable architectural patterns for enterprise-wide adoption

• Apply and uphold security controls (NIST 800, CIS) and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

• Integrate secure database architecture, data protection, and automated compliance controls into engineering designs

• Oversee network and perimeter security, ensuring alignment with zero-trust principles and enterprise governance

• Guide secure adoption and governance of Microsoft Power Platform, defining enterprise guardrails and policies

• Required Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise in DevSecOps architecture, application security, and secure SDLC implementation

• Deep knowledge of security controls (NIST 800, CIS), enterprise frameworks (TOGAF), and secure automation tooling

• Strong experience designing and implementing security for cloud and on-prem environments

• Demonstrated success in architecting secure database solutions, data protection, and compliance automation

• Familiarity with modern network/perimeter security strategies, including zero-trust models

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform security governance

• Advanced certifications in security architecture or enterprise frameworks (e.g., SABSA, CISSP-ISSAP)

• Background in large-scale enterprise transformation programs

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives with enterprise-wide visibility

• Exposure to modern security technologies, frameworks, and best practices

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams

• Career advancement through continuous learning and leadership opportunities

• How to Apply Ready to drive enterprise security innovation? Submit your resume today to join a forward-thinking team advancing DevSecOps maturity. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly for next steps.