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Keysight Technologies
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Enterprise Data Security Architect
Keysight Technologies·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job functions:
$115k - $192k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
The Enterprise Data Security Architect is a newly created, Expert-level role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data security strategy across modern cloud and on-premises data platforms. As part of Keysight's enterprise data and AI security initiatives, this individual will design scalable security architectures that protect enterprise data while enabling secure access, analytics, AI, and digital transformation.
Working closely with Information Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance, and business stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership for enterprise-wide data security programs, establish governance standards, and ensure security is embedded into the design and delivery of modern data platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in both enterprise data platforms and security architecture with the ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence security strategy across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Data Security Architecture
Technical Program Leadership
Governance & Risk Management
Collaboration & Enablement
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $115,200 – Maximum $192,000
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
The Enterprise Data Security Architect is a newly created, Expert-level role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data security strategy across modern cloud and on-premises data platforms. As part of Keysight's enterprise data and AI security initiatives, this individual will design scalable security architectures that protect enterprise data while enabling secure access, analytics, AI, and digital transformation.
Working closely with Information Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance, and business stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership for enterprise-wide data security programs, establish governance standards, and ensure security is embedded into the design and delivery of modern data platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in both enterprise data platforms and security architecture with the ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence security strategy across the organization.
Enterprise Data Security Architecture
- Define and evolve the enterprise data security architecture, standards, and roadmap across cloud and on-premises data platforms.
- Design and implement scalable security controls for modern data platforms, including Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, and other cloud-native technologies.
- Develop enterprise security architectures for Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), encryption, data masking, tokenization, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Establish security standards for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, including AI and analytics workloads.
- Lead security architecture reviews for new data platform initiatives and provide technical guidance to ensure secure-by-design implementations.
- Develop and maintain enterprise data classification, discovery, and protection frameworks to identify and safeguard sensitive and regulated data.
- Champion Zero Trust principles for enterprise data access and protection.
Technical Program Leadership
- Lead enterprise data security initiatives from strategy through implementation, driving execution across cross-functional teams.
- Develop implementation roadmaps, project plans, risk assessments, and executive-level status updates.
- Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Analytics, Compliance, and business teams to deliver strategic security programs.
- Proactively manage project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution to ensure successful program delivery.
- Evaluate, recommend, and manage enterprise security technologies and vendor relationships in partnership with IT and Procurement.
Governance & Risk Management
- Define enterprise policies, standards, and best practices for secure data access, sharing, and governance.
- Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams to support audits, regulatory requirements, and security assessments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security best practices for cloud, analytics, and AI platforms.
- Create and maintain architecture standards, reference designs, implementation guidance, and technical documentation.
- Support enterprise incident response and data breach investigations in partnership with Security Operations.
- Establish and report on key security and risk metrics (KPIs/KRIs) to measure program maturity and effectiveness.
- Ensure alignment with industry security frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Collaboration & Enablement
- Serve as the technical leader and trusted advisor for enterprise data security across architecture, engineering, and project teams.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to embed security into the design and delivery of modern data platforms.
- Communicate architecture decisions, security risks, and program progress to technical and business leadership.
- Drive adoption of enterprise data security best practices across the organization.
- Deliver security awareness and enablement for Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in enterprise security, cloud security, data architecture, information security, or a related discipline, with demonstrated expertise designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions.
- 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical initiatives, enterprise security programs, or large-scale data initiatives.
-
Deep knowledge of enterprise data security architecture, including:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Data encryption, masking, tokenization, and other data protection techniques
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud security across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
- Data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Experience designing and securing modern cloud-based data and analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databricks, or comparable technologies.
- Proven ability to partner with Security, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Enterprise Architecture teams to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions, communicate architectural recommendations, and collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into practical business solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, or SnowPro.
- Experience implementing security controls for AI/ML and Generative AI platforms and workloads.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, or comparable enterprise security platforms.
- Experience with enterprise data governance capabilities, including data catalog, metadata management, data lineage, and data classification tools.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, Agile delivery methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Pay Transparency
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $115,200 – Maximum $192,000
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Restricted Stock Units
Keysight Technologies
Enterprise Data Security Architect
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$115k - $192k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Job Description
Overview:
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
The Enterprise Data Security Architect is a newly created, Expert-level role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data security strategy across modern cloud and on-premises data platforms. As part of Keysight's enterprise data and AI security initiatives, this individual will design scalable security architectures that protect enterprise data while enabling secure access, analytics, AI, and digital transformation.
Working closely with Information Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance, and business stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership for enterprise-wide data security programs, establish governance standards, and ensure security is embedded into the design and delivery of modern data platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in both enterprise data platforms and security architecture with the ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence security strategy across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Data Security Architecture
Technical Program Leadership
Governance & Risk Management
Collaboration & Enablement
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $115,200 – Maximum $192,000
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
The Enterprise Data Security Architect is a newly created, Expert-level role responsible for defining and driving the enterprise data security strategy across modern cloud and on-premises data platforms. As part of Keysight's enterprise data and AI security initiatives, this individual will design scalable security architectures that protect enterprise data while enabling secure access, analytics, AI, and digital transformation.
Working closely with Information Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance, and business stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership for enterprise-wide data security programs, establish governance standards, and ensure security is embedded into the design and delivery of modern data platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in both enterprise data platforms and security architecture with the ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and influence security strategy across the organization.
Enterprise Data Security Architecture
- Define and evolve the enterprise data security architecture, standards, and roadmap across cloud and on-premises data platforms.
- Design and implement scalable security controls for modern data platforms, including Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, and other cloud-native technologies.
- Develop enterprise security architectures for Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), encryption, data masking, tokenization, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Establish security standards for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, including AI and analytics workloads.
- Lead security architecture reviews for new data platform initiatives and provide technical guidance to ensure secure-by-design implementations.
- Develop and maintain enterprise data classification, discovery, and protection frameworks to identify and safeguard sensitive and regulated data.
- Champion Zero Trust principles for enterprise data access and protection.
Technical Program Leadership
- Lead enterprise data security initiatives from strategy through implementation, driving execution across cross-functional teams.
- Develop implementation roadmaps, project plans, risk assessments, and executive-level status updates.
- Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Analytics, Compliance, and business teams to deliver strategic security programs.
- Proactively manage project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution to ensure successful program delivery.
- Evaluate, recommend, and manage enterprise security technologies and vendor relationships in partnership with IT and Procurement.
Governance & Risk Management
- Define enterprise policies, standards, and best practices for secure data access, sharing, and governance.
- Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams to support audits, regulatory requirements, and security assessments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security best practices for cloud, analytics, and AI platforms.
- Create and maintain architecture standards, reference designs, implementation guidance, and technical documentation.
- Support enterprise incident response and data breach investigations in partnership with Security Operations.
- Establish and report on key security and risk metrics (KPIs/KRIs) to measure program maturity and effectiveness.
- Ensure alignment with industry security frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
Collaboration & Enablement
- Serve as the technical leader and trusted advisor for enterprise data security across architecture, engineering, and project teams.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to embed security into the design and delivery of modern data platforms.
- Communicate architecture decisions, security risks, and program progress to technical and business leadership.
- Drive adoption of enterprise data security best practices across the organization.
- Deliver security awareness and enablement for Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in enterprise security, cloud security, data architecture, information security, or a related discipline, with demonstrated expertise designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions.
- 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical initiatives, enterprise security programs, or large-scale data initiatives.
-
Deep knowledge of enterprise data security architecture, including:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Data encryption, masking, tokenization, and other data protection techniques
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud security across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
- Data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Experience designing and securing modern cloud-based data and analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Databricks, or comparable technologies.
- Proven ability to partner with Security, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Enterprise Architecture teams to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions, communicate architectural recommendations, and collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into practical business solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, or SnowPro.
- Experience implementing security controls for AI/ML and Generative AI platforms and workloads.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, or comparable enterprise security platforms.
- Experience with enterprise data governance capabilities, including data catalog, metadata management, data lineage, and data classification tools.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, Agile delivery methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Pay Transparency
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $115,200 – Maximum $192,000
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Restricted Stock Units
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software46
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security architect jobs.
- 7-10 years of information security experience with at least 3 in an architecture role
- CISSP certification required or expected within a defined period after hire
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing zero-trust or least-privilege network architectures
- Proficiency with cloud security controls in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Ability to conduct threat modeling using frameworks such as STRIDE or MITRE ATT&CK
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
Tips for Your Security Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to the architecture layer
Security architect roles split between network, cloud, and application domains. Label your resume clearly for the layer you're targeting, recruiters filtering applicants need to see zero-trust, SASE, or PKI in context, not buried in a generic skills list.
Show design decisions, not just implementations
Hiring managers for architect roles want evidence you've made security trade-offs, not just deployed tools. Describe a time you chose between two competing controls, explained the residual risk, and got stakeholder buy-in for your recommendation.
Match certifications to the sector you're targeting
CISSP opens most doors, but CCSP carries more weight in cloud-first companies, while DoD contractors often require an active clearance alongside CISSP-ISSAP. Read each job's preferred certs list and put the most relevant one first on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without jumping between employer sites.
Prepare a threat-model walkthrough for interviews
Most security architect interviews include a whiteboard or take-home exercise where you diagram a system and identify attack surfaces. Practice narrating your reasoning aloud, interviewers evaluate your communication with engineering and executive audiences, not just the diagram itself.
Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation
Security architects often lose effectiveness when they have advisory responsibility but no decision-making authority. During offer conversations, ask directly whether the role owns architecture sign-off or feeds recommendations to a committee, that distinction defines your day-to-day impact.
Security Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security architects?
The companies hiring the most security architects right now include Ryder System, Amazon Web Services, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors, major cloud providers, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volumes of security architect roles.
How many security architect jobs are remote?
About 62% of security architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior technical roles. Cloud security and application security sub-specializations tend to see the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while roles tied to classified environments or on-premise data centers are almost always on-site.
How do you become a security architect?
Start by building five or more years of hands-on security engineering experience across network, endpoint, or application domains. Earn a foundational certification such as CISSP or CCSP to establish architecture-level credibility. Then move into roles where you design controls rather than only operate them, document your design decisions, and practice communicating risk trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. A master's degree in cybersecurity can accelerate the transition but is not required.
Can I get hired as a security architect with limited experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible but requires a deliberate path. Pursue a security engineer or security analyst role first, volunteer to own a threat-model exercise or architecture review, and document the outcome. Earning CISSP or a cloud security certification before applying signals that you understand architecture-level thinking even if your title hasn't caught up yet.
What does the security architect interview process look like?
Most security architect interviews run three to five rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview covering your design philosophy and knowledge of frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK or NIST CSF. Expect a practical exercise where you threat-model a system or critique an existing architecture diagram. Final rounds typically include a panel with engineering leadership and, at larger organizations, a presentation of your findings to a cross-functional group.
Where can I find and apply to security architect jobs?
You can find and apply to security architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits, no detours to separate employer sites.
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