Principal Application Security Architect

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Product Security Architect

Join Strada Global and Shape the Future of Cybersecurity!
At Strada Global, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way the world thinks about global payroll. As a Product Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing cutting-edge security strategies that protect our products and drive our business forward. Your expertise will help us navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity, ensuring that our applications are robust, resilient, and ready to face any challenge.

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:
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.
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, CISA, TOGAF, GAIC, or CISM preferred.
Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with application security, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management.
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request 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.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

$100,170.00 - $186,170.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

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.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.