Product Security Architect - Remote

Overview

Avalara aspires to be the global cloud compliance platform.

As a Product Security Architect at Avalara, you will be responsible for designing and implementing security frameworks and architectures that protect our SaaS product ecosystem. You will work closely with product development teams and DevOps teams to ensure security is built into our software from the ground up. This role focuses on safeguarding the entire product lifecycle, from design through deployment, ensuring that our customers' data and our platform are secure from modern threats.

In Short

• Architect secure product environments for SaaS offerings.
• Develop security standards and best practices for product development.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to define and incorporate security requirements.
• Perform secure code reviews and establish secure coding practices.
• Oversee data security and privacy mechanisms.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts for products.
• Establish security monitoring and incident response processes.
• Stay updated with security threats and technologies.
• Lead security training and awareness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering focused on product security.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
• Expertise in security protocols and technologies.
• Experience with security tools for code analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of container security and cloud security best practices.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Great compensation package.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Health benefits including private medical insurance.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Employee-run resource groups.