The Role
The Enterprise Security Architect designs and implements security solutions, conducts risk analyses, and collaborates to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
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Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
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The Impact of a Enterprise Security Architect at Coupa:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Security Architect to design, build, and implement robust security solutions for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security principles, best practices, fraud detection & prevention, and emerging threats, and be able to translate business requirements into secure architectural designs. This role requires a strong analytical mind, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and implement secure architectural solutions for applications, systems, and networks.
- Conduct security assessments and risk analyses of existing and proposed systems. Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations on security best practices to development, operations, and business teams. Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies. Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
- Participate in security reviews of third-party vendors and solutions. Manage and support security assessments (e.g. ISO27001, ISO42001, FedRamp, SOC2)
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations on security best practices is preventing and detecting fraud and abuse.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in information security, with at least 10 years in a security architecture role.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Critical Security Controls).
- Proficiency in designing and implementing secure architectures for cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with various security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), SIEM, endpoint security, and data loss prevention (DLP).
- Knowledge of secure coding principles and application security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Familiarity with network security protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, SSL/TLS). Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols. Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability management. Experience with privacy (data protection and incident management)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Information System Security Architecture (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
- ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- ACFCS Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
Preferred Certifications:
The estimated pay range for this role is: $141,500 - $166,500.
The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.
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Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Cryptography
Data Loss Prevention
Dns
Endpoint Security
Firewalls
GCP
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
Iso 27001
Nist
SIEM
Ssl/Tls
Tcp/Ip
Vpn
What the Team is Saying
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Operations Analyst, Order Management
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The Company
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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