Security Architect Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Security Architect jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay across fintech, enterprise cloud, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring right now include Airwallex, Anthropic, and CRUSOE. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Amazon Web Services is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and is looking for a world class candidate for the role of Partner Solution Architect, Security, within our Amazon Specialists and Partner organization (ASP) to work with our strategic security Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
If you have experience in Information Security, Networking, Security Operations, Application Security, Threat Detection, or Identity and are interested in helping customers embrace cloud technologies, come and talk to us. You will work across the security industry and be in a position to help forge the next decade of innovation.
Specialist Partner Solutions Architects work with AWS' partners product, engineering, alliance, and GTM teams to help accelerate product development and our shared customers cloud journey. As a trusted technical advisor they engage in a wide range of activities providing technical advice to partners, customers, and the greater security community. They present AWS publicly within their domain and are the conduit between AWS service teams, customers, and partners.
This role will focus on working with a set of strategic Security partners and you will own the technical relationship. You will build and design joint solutions to help our shared customers in AWS meet their security objectives.
As the right candidate, you will possess skills in information security, cloud computing, networking, and application architecture. You are seen as a thought leader, and will have customer facing skills that will be leveraged at all levels of a partner organization. You should be able to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges. You are an influencer by nature and must be comfortable conversing at the CxO level and also be hands-on providing expertise at an engineering and product level.
25% travel is required
Key job responsibilities
- Partners' trusted advisor: Collaborate with AWS Engineering service teams such AWS Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS), Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon Security Lake, Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Business partner: serve as a key member of the business development and partner management team in helping to ensure customer success on AWS
- Public engagement: provide thought leadership on Security solutions that benefit customers through the use of partner products that integrate with AWS Services. This takes the form of contribution to external publications such as the AWS Blogs, White-papers and public presentations at AWS Conferences and Industry Events
- Community player: capture and share best-practices, participate, and contribute as a member of the worldwide AWS technical community of Solution Architects, Support, and Business Development.
- Evangelizing a partner’s value proposition internally throughout AWS and externally with customers
- Establishing AWS as the partner’s preferred cloud computing platform for regulated workloads
- Working alongside business counterparts to develop extensive executive and senior management relationships within partner organizations
- Provide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful engagements with software partners worldwide.
- Serve as a key member of the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partners team helping to define and deliver the overall go-to-market strategy for the segment.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 6+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
- Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 144,500.00 - 195,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
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- Airwallex8

- Anthropic6

- CRUSOE4

- Notion4

- OpenAI4

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- Science & Research14
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Fintech7
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Security Architect Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security architect job in San Francisco?
Targeting San Francisco's fintech corridor, enterprise SaaS companies in SoMa, and the health tech firms anchored in Mission Bay gives you the strongest lead volume in this market. Candidates who combine cloud security certifications with hands-on experience in zero-trust architecture or compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and FedRAMP stand out. Networking through local security meetups and Bay Area ISACA or ISC2 chapter events opens doors that job boards alone do not.
Which companies hire security architects in San Francisco?
Employers hiring security architects in San Francisco right now include Airwallex, Anthropic, and CRUSOE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The city's hiring mix tends toward established tech firms, fast-scaling fintech startups, and enterprise software companies with significant compliance and cloud infrastructure needs.
Are there remote security architect jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though hands-on infrastructure and on-site compliance work limits full remote availability for some security architect roles. About 45% of security architect openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among companies headquartered in SoMa and the Financial District. Design, policy, and threat-modeling work is most frequently offered remotely.
How can I get a security architect job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is moving into a security engineer or cloud security analyst role first, particularly at mid-size fintech or SaaS companies in SoMa that promote from within. Entry-level security operations roles at financial services firms in the Financial District also serve as a common bridge. Building hands-on experience with cloud platforms and earning a CCSP or AWS Security Specialty certification gives candidates a concrete edge with local hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most security architects in San Francisco?
Most security architect openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Banking & Financial Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's concentration of regulated industries, particularly financial services and digital health, drives consistent demand for architects who understand data protection, audit readiness, and cloud-native security at scale.
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