Platform Security Architect

As the platform security lead, you will shape Deel's security posture across applications, services, and cloud environments with a focus on AWS. You’ll define secure patterns, run an integrated security tooling program, and embed guardrails into SDLC and CI/CD. You’ll own identity and access controls, container and Kubernetes security, and software supply chain defense, while partnering with Compliance to meet standards. You’ll operate at leadership level to drive secure design, risk reduction, and continuous improvement using AI. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to secure a global, fast-growing fintech/HR platform.

• Stock grant opportunities
• Optional flexible working office membership
• Additional perks based on country and status
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity employer

• Own platform security architecture strategy across applications, services, and cloud (AWS) with default secure patterns.
• Operate security tooling program (Wiz, Aikido) and ensure findings translate into actionable fixes.
• Design and own IAM and application authentication/authorization, including multi-tenant isolation.
• Embed security into SDLC and CI/CD with guardrails for code and IaC.
• Secure containers and Kubernetes including image hardening, runtime protection, and network policies.
• Own software supply chain security from dependencies to artifact provenance.
• Lead threat modeling and integrate it into engineering design processes.
• Manage vulnerability management and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Lead security incident response across application and cloud layers.
• Partner with Privacy/Compliance to satisfy SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Scale security through a Security Champions program and secure coding enablement.
• Act as technical authority on platform security and influence cloud strategy at leadership level.
• Leverage AI to improve security posture and secure AI features.

• 3+ years in cybersecurity with cloud security and application security depth.
• Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, network controls, logging/monitoring, data protection.
• Deep application security knowledge: OWASP Top 10, API security, auth design, injection, SSRF, secure sessions.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz or Orca/Prisma Cloud and Aikido or Snyk/Semgrep/GitHub Advanced Security.
• CI/CD security gates for code and IaC.
• Container and Kubernetes security: image hardening, runtime security, pod security, RBAC.
• Threat modeling experience (STRIDE, attack trees).
• Ability to read and write production code in at least one language (TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go, or Java).
• Secrets management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) and encryption patterns.
• Vulnerability management or bug bounty/pentest program experience.
• Knowledge of SOC 2 II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts into guidance for engineers and executives.
• Excellent English, written and verbal.

• clear communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• risk-based decision making
• AWS IAM design and cloud controls
• Cloud security monitoring (CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty)
• SAST/DAST/SCA tools (Aikido, Snyk, Semgrep, GitHub Advanced Security)