Security Solutions Architect Jobs

Security Solutions Architect jobs are open across government contracting, financial services, healthcare, technology, and enterprise software, from mid-level architect to principal and distinguished engineer, with specializations in zero-trust architecture, cloud security, and network defense. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateVirginia
Top employerAmazon Web Services
Top cityHerndon, VA
Work type64% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Solutions Architect, Agent Infrastructure and Security
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Senior Solutions Architect, Agent Infrastructure and Security
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$184k - $357k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Solutions Architect, Agent Security
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Solutions Architect, Agent Security
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
$152k - $242k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Security Solutions Architect II
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Security Solutions Architect II
Allied Universal Technology Services
Wyoming, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Senior Security Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts
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Senior Security Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts
Amazon Web Services
New York, New York
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$154k - $208k/yr

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Security Solutions Architect
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Security Solutions Architect
EchoStar
Littleton, Colorado
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$127k - $182k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Security Solutions Architect Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon Web Services15
  • NVIDIA2
  • Qualys2
  • Trace32
  • World Wide Technology2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security solutions architect jobs.

  • 7 or more years of experience in information security or network architecture roles
  • Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification required or preferred
  • Hands-on experience designing security architectures for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proficiency with zero-trust frameworks, SASE models, or SD-WAN security integration
  • Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Security Solutions Architect Job Search

Align your resume to threat domains

Security solutions architect resumes that name specific threat domains, such as cloud-native attack surfaces, OT/ICS environments, or identity and access management, outperform generalist summaries. Lead with the domain your most recent design work covers, not a broad security title.

Certify before targeting regulated industries

Roles in federal contracting, healthcare, and financial services almost always require CISSP, CISM, or a cloud-vendor security certification. If you're targeting those sectors, confirm your credentials are current before applying, since expired certs are a quick filter-out.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists security solutions architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show architecture artifacts, not just outcomes

Hiring panels want to see that you've produced actual deliverables, such as reference architectures, threat models, or security design documents. Name the artifact type and the environment it covered in your resume so interviewers know exactly what to ask about.

Prep for whiteboard design sessions early

Most security solutions architect interviews include a live architecture exercise where you design a secure system under time pressure. Practice narrating your decisions out loud while sketching, because interviewers score your reasoning process as heavily as the final design.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Security solutions architect offers frequently include ambiguous language about reporting lines and authority over security decisions. Before accepting, clarify in writing whether the role has design approval authority or only an advisory function, since that distinction affects both impact and career trajectory.

Security Solutions Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most security solutions architects?

The most active employers for security solutions architects right now are Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, and Qualys, and the most openings are in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high among defense contractors, cloud-managed service providers, and large financial institutions building out zero-trust programs.

How many security solutions architect jobs are remote?

About 82% of security solutions architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in federal and defense contexts. Cloud security architecture and vendor-agnostic consulting work tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while roles tied to classified environments or on-premises infrastructure typically require a physical presence.

How do you become a security solutions architect?

Start by building several years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or security operations so you understand the environments you'll later design. Earn a practitioner-level security certification such as CISSP or a cloud security specialty credential. Then move into roles that involve designing security controls rather than only operating them, gradually taking ownership of full architecture deliverables like threat models and reference designs.

Can you get a security solutions architect job with limited experience?

Breaking in with limited experience is realistic if you can demonstrate architecture thinking rather than just operational work. Build a portfolio of personal or academic projects that show threat modeling, security design documentation, or cloud environment hardening. Targeting smaller organizations or managed security service providers is often more accessible than large enterprises, since those environments give junior architects more visible design responsibility early.

What does the security solutions architect interview process look like?

Most processes run three to five rounds, starting with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview focused on security fundamentals and past architecture decisions. A live whiteboard or take-home design exercise is standard, where you're asked to secure a system given specific constraints. Final rounds typically include a panel with engineering and product leadership who assess communication skills alongside technical depth.

Where can I find and apply to security solutions architect jobs?

You can find and apply to security solutions architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry focus, and preferred work location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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