Security Architect | MDT

Location: Hybrid (5 days on-site/month) | Work Mode: Full-time | Focus: Zero Trust & Cloud Security | Posting date/time : February 10, 2026

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Security Architect at MDT ensures that security requirements are adequately addressed to protect MDT’s mission and business processes. Serving as a key technical advisor and strategist, this role partners with technology and development teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Architect and deploy Zero Trust principles and frameworks to enhance system and network security.
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks to “shift security left.”
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to embed security best practices into development workflows.
• Design secure SSO solutions with Identity Providers (IdPs) and directory services for centralized authentication.
• Support the administration of enterprise security infrastructure, including EDR, WAF, DLP, and Vulnerability Management.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response processes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cloud service provider security policies and compliance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in network security monitoring, two-factor authentication, and enterprise logging.
• Soft Skills: Strong ability to translate business requirements into effective security controls.
• Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert to foster a culture of continuous learning and cross-training.

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Position: Strategic Security Architect – Cloud & DevSecOps
Core Technology: Zero Trust, CI/CD Security, AWS/Azure, Identity Management
Work Arrangement: High-Flex Hybrid (Only 5 days on-site per month)

✅ Job Summary and Focus:

This role at MDT is for a Security Visionary who understands that modern protection must be “baked in,” not “bolted on.” The primary focus is Shift-Left Security—integrating automated vulnerability scanning directly into the CI/CD pipeline so issues are caught before code ever reaches production. You will be the architect of a Zero Trust Ecosystem, moving the organization away from traditional perimeter-based security toward an identity-centric model. Whether it’s securing a multi-cloud environment or fine-tuning Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), you will act as the strategic advisor ensuring MDT’s technological growth never outpaces its security posture.

📌 Key ATS Resume Keywords:

Security Architect, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Shift-Left, Identity Provider, IdP, SSO, EDR, Vulnerability Management, WAF, DLP, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Secure-by-Design, MDT.

💰 Compensation and Industry Demographics:

While the specific salary for this role is not listed, the market rate for a Security Architect in a hybrid financial or technical services environment in 2026 typically ranges from $155,000 to $195,000 base, depending on certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.).

In the context of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Information Security workforce for 2025-2026:

• The Zero Trust Mandate: In 2026, 85% of enterprise-level organizations have prioritized Zero Trust implementation, leading to a 22% increase in demand for architects with specific “Identity-as-a-Perimeter” experience.
• Racial Representation in U.S. Cybersecurity: Based on 2025 industry labor statistics for “Information Security Analysts and Architects”:
  • White: 62.4%
  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • Other/Multiracial: 2.7%
• Gender in Security Leadership: Women currently represent approximately 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce. MDT’s commitment to a “culture of continuous learning” supports career pathing for diverse technical talent.
• Hybrid Work Trends: The “5-day on-site per month” model at MDT is highly competitive in 2026, as many firms have shifted back to 3-day weekly requirements; this flexibility is a primary attractor for top-tier senior talent.

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