Cloud Security Architect at RenesasElectronics

About the role:  This role is responsible for making our software secure by design and keeping it secure throughout its lifecycle — from architecture and development to deployment and operations. The Architect will define security standards, embed security into engineering workflows, and ensure our SaaS platform meets enterprise-grade security and compliance expectations.  A day in the life of our Cloud Security Architect: • Define and maintain secure architecture patterns for cloud-native SaaS systems • Review and approve system designs for security risks • Lead threat modeling for new features and platform components • Design secure multi-tenant isolation models • Architect secure API frameworks and integration patterns • Ensure tenant data isolation and encryption strategies • Continuously improve Secure SDLC practices • Define secure coding standards and guardrails • Architect secure cloud environments • Define IAM, least-privilege access models, and service-to-service authentication • Participate in security audits and customer security reviews • Lead security incident root-cause analysis for application-layer incidents • Improve detection and monitoring for application-level threats • Collaborate with SRE to ensure security does not compromise reliabilityWho We’re Looking For: • 8+ years in software engineering, security engineering, or cloud architecture • Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture (microservices, containers, Kubernetes) • Deep understanding of application security (OWASP Top 10, secure coding) • Strong knowledge of IAM, authentication protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML) • Experience designing secure multi-tenant SaaS systems • Hands-on experience with one major cloud provider (AWS preferred)Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in enterprise SaaS environments • Experience with regulated industries (FedRAMP, CMMC) • Knowledge of tenant-based encryption models • Experience implementing zero-trust architecture • Background in vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty programsThe salary range for this role is $240,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.