Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Application & Data

Job Description Summary We are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Application & Data to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for securing enterprise applications, data platforms, and digital services across cloud and hybrid environments. This role will partner with application teams, data engineering, and platform teams to ensure that security is built into application design, development, and data lifecycle management from inception. The architect will play a critical role in enforcing secure-by-design principles, supporting architecture reviews (e.g., BASE), and defining enterprise security patterns for modern application stacks. You will lead the development of security strategies for enterprise applications, APIs, SaaS platforms (including M365), and data platforms such as Databricks, while ensuring alignment with enterprise policy, regulatory requirements, and Zero Trust principles. Job Description Key Responsibilities Application Security Architecture & Governance Lead security architecture reviews for enterprise applications, APIs, and SaaS integrations to ensure alignment with security standards and policies Identify risks, control gaps, and non-compliant patterns across application and integration architectures Define required application security controls across the SDLC Provide architecture approvals, conditional approvals, and remediation guidance Publish Risk Assessment Reports that include threats and mitigating controls aligned to GEV policies and standards. Data Security & Platform Protection Define security architecture for data platforms (e.g., Databricks), data lakes, and analytics environments Establish controls for data classification, encryption, access governance, and secure data sharing Ensure protection of sensitive data (PII, confidential, regulated) across storage, processing, and transmission Partner with data engineering teams to implement secure data pipelines and controls Secure-by-Design & Threat Modeling Lead threat modeling and risk analysis for applications, APIs, and data platforms using industry frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP) Define and enforce secure design patterns for applications and integrations Ensure security controls are incorporated early in architecture and design phases SaaS & M365 Security Architecture Define secure integration patterns for M365, Microsoft Graph API, and SaaS platforms Review application permissions, identity models, and data access controls for SaaS integrations Ensure compliance with enterprise identity, access management, and governance standards Application & Platform Security Controls Define enterprise standards for application security including: Authentication and authorization (SSO, federation, least privilege) API security and gateway patterns Secrets management and secure configuration Vulnerability management and secure coding practices Ensure implementation of controls across CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and microservices architectures Collaborate with engineering teams to embed controls into automated pipelines Reusable Security Patterns & Enablement Create and publish reusable application and data security patterns to standardize secure deployments Enable adoption of standard patterns to reduce risk and accelerate delivery Drive consistency across application security reviews and implementations Technical Leadership & Enterprise Influence Serve as a subject matter expert in application and data security architecture Partner with cross-functional teams (App Dev, Data Engineering, Cloud, IAM, GRC) Mentor architects and engineers on secure development and architecture practices Influence enterprise security strategy for modern application platforms and data ecosystems Required Qualifications 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with strong focus on application and data security architecture 3+ years in senior/principal-level architecture roles in large enterprise environments Deep expertise in application security (AppSec), including secure SDLC, API security, and microservices security Experience securing data platforms (e.g., Databricks, data lakes, analytics platforms) Strong understanding of SaaS security (M365, APIs, Graph integrations) Experience with threat modeling frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP) Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and federation Proven experience defining enterprise security standards, patterns, and architectures Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise architecture review processes (e.g., BASE) Experience with cloud-native application architectures (AWS, Azure) and container platforms Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD security tooling, and IaC security scanning Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks Certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) Cloud or data security certifications Experience in hybrid IT/OT or regulated environments Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $145,400.00 and $242,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill [link removed] eligibility: discretionary annual [link removed] posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 08, [link removed] benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time [link removed] Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Originally posted on Himalayas