Security Architect Resume Example

“Security architect with 10+ years designing enterprise security architectures for Fortune 500 and high-growth technology companies. Expert in zero-trust architecture, cloud security design, and integrating security controls into modern application architectures while enabling business velocity.”

• Designed the zero-trust architecture for a 10,000-person enterprise. Reduced lateral movement risk by 90% and achieved FedRAMP authorization
• Created the security reference architecture that 50+ application teams follow. Covers authentication, encryption, and logging patterns
• Ran 100+ threat modeling sessions across engineering teams. Identified 500+ design-level risks and built secure-by-default patterns
• Designed the IAM solution integrating SSO, MFA, and privileged access management for 15,000+ users across the organization
• Set up the security architecture review board. Reviewed 200+ project proposals and caught 30+ insecure designs before they were built
• Responsible for defining security standards for new technology adoption. Evaluated cloud services, SaaS tools, and open-source libraries
• Worked with the infrastructure team to design network segmentation and encryption in transit for all internal service communication
• Presented architecture proposals and risk assessments to the CISO and CTO. Translated technical risks into business impact language
• Mentored 3 senior security engineers on architecture thinking and helped them transition from hands-on engineering to architecture work

Include these keywords in your resume to pass Applicant Tracking Systems.

• CISSP-ISSAP
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect
• TOGAF 9 Certified