Security Architect Jobs in Texas
Security Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from financial services, defense contractors, energy companies, and large healthcare systems at every level from associate security architect through principal and staff positions. Austin, Dallas, and Houston drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers such as Dell Technologies, Raytheon, and JPMorgan Chase, all of which maintain significant Texas operations and hire security architects on a recurring basis. Cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and OT/ICS security for energy infrastructure are the most sought-after specialties in this market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
The role
This senior principal solution architect is a functional and technical expert who consults with customers on implementing ServiceNow’s Security and Risk solutions in line with leading practices, accelerating customer business outcomes and helping build the practice. The role is laser-focused on the most relevant customer challenges. It supports sales cycles, engages directly with customers and partners, and advocates for customer needs within ServiceNow (Product Management, Customer & Partner Excellence, Training & Certification).
The solution architect brings architectural guidance, industry business acumen, deep product expertise, innovation, and knowledge capital to customers and partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead pre-sales activities: sales presentations, solutioning and scoping workshops, SOW development with clear deliverables and effort estimates, scope definition and change order triggers, and engagement sizing with Services Account Executives and Sales team members.
- Serve as a lead member of the engagement team, focused on connecting Security and Risk workflow applications to the customer’s technology landscape while advising on governance leading practices.
- Engage senior leadership, including CXOs, on implementation roadmap and change management.
- Partner with the Platform Architect team to surface proactive platform risks in customer landscapes.
- Act as practice director on marquee accounts for Security and Risk, leading delivery teams, providing oversight and technical expertise, and owning adherence to delivery standards.
- Design and deliver Security and Risk solutions with a technical architecture built for long-term success, following ServiceNow technical standards and leading practices.
- Design solutions for common customer use cases and publish them (to Solution Consultants, Customer Community, and others) for broader consumption.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with Security and Risk product owners and stakeholders to promote awareness of capabilities and roadmaps.
- Lead office hours, presentations, webinars, and learning events for field delivery stakeholders (advisory, delivery, GTM) showcasing customer use cases and successes.
- Drive continuous improvement of delivery and engagement materials with the Customer & Partner Excellence team.
- Enable and mentor the ServiceNow delivery team and partner ecosystem.
- Create documentation and service offerings that promote our services.
- Flex across other areas of Risk and Security to maintain utilization KPIs.
- Travel up to 20% annually, driven by customer needs and internal meetings.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we need someone who has:
- 12+ years in a professional services organization, or equivalent education and experience.
- 8+ years of consulting and/or configuration experience implementing complex technologies, including integrations and portals.
- 5+ years implementing ServiceNow Security and Risk solutions.
- Strong experience with TPRM, USEM, VR, SIR, IRM (RC, TPRM, BCM), OpsRes, and AI Control Tower.
- Strong understanding of the risk and security regulatory landscape and standards such as FFIEC, DORA, OpsRes, SEC, OCC, and SOX.
- Working knowledge of NIST CSF and other industry-specific frameworks.
- Experience with cross-functional domains such as asset management, service management, CMDB, and Risk and Security, including ITOM modules (Event Management, Discovery, CMDB, Service Graph Connectors).
- Strong understanding of Now Assist, RaptorDB, and Vault ZTA.
- Experience with cross-functional solutions and architectural foundations in large, heavily regulated enterprises such as FSI and HCLS.
- Experience applying AI to work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving: AI-powered tools, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, or the impact of AI on the function or industry.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and consult senior leaders in a matrixed organization (identifying needs, presenting options with pros, cons, and risks) and to provide thought leadership to sponsors and stakeholders.
- Customer-centric mindset, willing to go the extra mile and break down barriers to customer success.
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical customers, gather requirements, analyze information, and design comprehensive solutions.
- Ability to produce visually rich conceptual design documents for audiences of varying business and technical aptitude.
- Experience running solution presentations and securing customer acceptance of solution designs.
- Strength in building trust and engaging remote or in-person audiences.
- Aptitude for communicating complex concepts through visualization and modeling, including wireframes, workflows, and diagrams.
- Creativity and comfort running projects independently, with success driving complex issues to resolution.
- Collaborative working style.
- Breadth across leading technology software platforms.
- A passion for learning new technologies and working on projects that push the platform’s capabilities.
Certifications
- Required on Day1: CIS-RC, CIS-VR, CSA
- Required by Day90: CIS-TPRM, CIS-SIR, and Certified Application Developer (CAD).
- Certified Technical Architect (CTA): Preferred on Day1 or must be achieved within the first 365 days.
- Working proficiency within 90 days in CMDB Fundamentals
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $173,200 - $303,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
The role
This senior principal solution architect is a functional and technical expert who consults with customers on implementing ServiceNow’s Security and Risk solutions in line with leading practices, accelerating customer business outcomes and helping build the practice. The role is laser-focused on the most relevant customer challenges. It supports sales cycles, engages directly with customers and partners, and advocates for customer needs within ServiceNow (Product Management, Customer & Partner Excellence, Training & Certification).
The solution architect brings architectural guidance, industry business acumen, deep product expertise, innovation, and knowledge capital to customers and partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead pre-sales activities: sales presentations, solutioning and scoping workshops, SOW development with clear deliverables and effort estimates, scope definition and change order triggers, and engagement sizing with Services Account Executives and Sales team members.
- Serve as a lead member of the engagement team, focused on connecting Security and Risk workflow applications to the customer’s technology landscape while advising on governance leading practices.
- Engage senior leadership, including CXOs, on implementation roadmap and change management.
- Partner with the Platform Architect team to surface proactive platform risks in customer landscapes.
- Act as practice director on marquee accounts for Security and Risk, leading delivery teams, providing oversight and technical expertise, and owning adherence to delivery standards.
- Design and deliver Security and Risk solutions with a technical architecture built for long-term success, following ServiceNow technical standards and leading practices.
- Design solutions for common customer use cases and publish them (to Solution Consultants, Customer Community, and others) for broader consumption.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with Security and Risk product owners and stakeholders to promote awareness of capabilities and roadmaps.
- Lead office hours, presentations, webinars, and learning events for field delivery stakeholders (advisory, delivery, GTM) showcasing customer use cases and successes.
- Drive continuous improvement of delivery and engagement materials with the Customer & Partner Excellence team.
- Enable and mentor the ServiceNow delivery team and partner ecosystem.
- Create documentation and service offerings that promote our services.
- Flex across other areas of Risk and Security to maintain utilization KPIs.
- Travel up to 20% annually, driven by customer needs and internal meetings.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we need someone who has:
- 12+ years in a professional services organization, or equivalent education and experience.
- 8+ years of consulting and/or configuration experience implementing complex technologies, including integrations and portals.
- 5+ years implementing ServiceNow Security and Risk solutions.
- Strong experience with TPRM, USEM, VR, SIR, IRM (RC, TPRM, BCM), OpsRes, and AI Control Tower.
- Strong understanding of the risk and security regulatory landscape and standards such as FFIEC, DORA, OpsRes, SEC, OCC, and SOX.
- Working knowledge of NIST CSF and other industry-specific frameworks.
- Experience with cross-functional domains such as asset management, service management, CMDB, and Risk and Security, including ITOM modules (Event Management, Discovery, CMDB, Service Graph Connectors).
- Strong understanding of Now Assist, RaptorDB, and Vault ZTA.
- Experience with cross-functional solutions and architectural foundations in large, heavily regulated enterprises such as FSI and HCLS.
- Experience applying AI to work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving: AI-powered tools, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, or the impact of AI on the function or industry.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and consult senior leaders in a matrixed organization (identifying needs, presenting options with pros, cons, and risks) and to provide thought leadership to sponsors and stakeholders.
- Customer-centric mindset, willing to go the extra mile and break down barriers to customer success.
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical customers, gather requirements, analyze information, and design comprehensive solutions.
- Ability to produce visually rich conceptual design documents for audiences of varying business and technical aptitude.
- Experience running solution presentations and securing customer acceptance of solution designs.
- Strength in building trust and engaging remote or in-person audiences.
- Aptitude for communicating complex concepts through visualization and modeling, including wireframes, workflows, and diagrams.
- Creativity and comfort running projects independently, with success driving complex issues to resolution.
- Collaborative working style.
- Breadth across leading technology software platforms.
- A passion for learning new technologies and working on projects that push the platform’s capabilities.
Certifications
- Required on Day1: CIS-RC, CIS-VR, CSA
- Required by Day90: CIS-TPRM, CIS-SIR, and Certified Application Developer (CAD).
- Certified Technical Architect (CTA): Preferred on Day1 or must be achieved within the first 365 days.
- Working proficiency within 90 days in CMDB Fundamentals
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $173,200 - $303,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Education
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security architect jobs across Texas.
- CISSP certification widely required or strongly preferred across Texas listings
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust or cloud security frameworks
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
- Hands-on background in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture reviews
- Experience securing OT, ICS, or SCADA environments preferred in energy sector roles
Security Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security architect in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a security architect, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by several years in roles such as security engineer or systems analyst. Earning the CISSP, which is widely treated as the benchmark credential by Texas employers, significantly strengthens a candidacy. Large Texas industries including financial services, defense, and energy also value hands-on familiarity with NIST and FedRAMP frameworks.
How much do security architects make in Texas?
Security architects in Texas earn a median of about $129,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,990 for the lowest 10% to over $178,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security architects in Texas?
Employers hiring security architects in Texas right now include AbbVie, Protiviti, and ServiceNow, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, financial institutions, and energy majors means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than being driven by a single industry.
Which Texas cities have the most security architect jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most security architect openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its dense concentration of financial services headquarters and technology firms, Austin draws heavily from the fast-growing tech sector, and Houston's demand is driven by energy majors and the large healthcare and port-logistics institutions that require robust OT and enterprise security programs.
Are there remote security architect jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 81% of security architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fact that architecture work is largely design-oriented, documentation-heavy, and collaborative over video rather than requiring a physical presence. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are cloud security architecture and policy and governance work, while roles touching OT networks or on-site data centers typically require in-person availability.
How can I get hired as a security architect in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a security engineer, network engineer, or IT analyst role rather than applying for architect titles directly. Large Texas employers in defense and financial services, including government contractors based in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, regularly hire junior security engineers and offer structured rotation programs that expose candidates to architecture work. Earning an entry-level credential such as CompTIA Security+ and building a portfolio of architecture diagrams or threat models from lab environments gives a candidate a concrete edge when competing against other applicants without direct title experience.
Where can I find and apply to security architect jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to security architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that interest you.
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