Security Engineer & Architect

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com Why Strada Global? Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces innovation and creativity. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence the security and success of our global operations. Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development and offer pathways for career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Vision: Help develop and maintain a comprehensive application security architecture for our products that aligns with our business goals and technology landscape. Innovative Solutions: Design and implement security solutions that leverage the latest technologies and best practices for application security. Risk Management: Translate business objectives and risk management strategies into actionable security processes for our products. Security Standards: Establish and enforce security configuration standards for application development, deployment, and maintenance. Data Protection: Develop standards for data encryption and tokenization to safeguard sensitive information within our products. Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to ensure our product security posture remains robust and adaptive.

Key Projects Cloud Migration: Lead the full migration of our application stack from AWS and legacy data centers to Azure, ensuring a seamless transition and robust security posture for our applications in the new environment. Security Program Rebuild: Spearhead the rebuilding of our product security program to enhance our defenses and align with industry best practices. Architecture Program Development: Partner in the implementation of a comprehensive security architecture program that supports our strategic goals and operational needs for product security. Collaboration and Leadership: Drive application team leaders to accept and comply with the Application Security SDLC processes. Drive vision and future planning for AI model development and build controls and advanced AppSec practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to integrate security into all aspects of our product lifecycle. Vendor Management: Assess and manage the security of third-party vendors and partners involved in product development. Knowledge Sharing: Liaise with other security professionals to share insights and best practices. A strong mix of communication and technical skills highly sought after. Business Continuity: Collaborate with the business continuity team to ensure security measures are in place during failovers and other critical events affecting our products.

Qualifications Educational Background: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field, or comparable experience. Certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CISA, TOGAF, GAIC, or CISM preferred. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with application security, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management. Hands on practice with AI model development and securing the DevOps infrastructure. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001/2, and NIST CSF. Business Acumen: Strong strategic planning, communication, financial analysis, and project management skills.

Key Competencies Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic, environment and embrace change. Strategic Thinking: Develop solutions that align with organizational goals and strategies. Continuous Learning: Commit to personal and professional growth by acquiring new knowledge and skills. Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholder.

At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.