Cyber- Security Operations Security Architect at Veeam Software

United States

$102.2k - $234.8k

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands. #LI-REMOTE #LI-JC2 About the Role As a Mid-Level Security Architect, you will support the GIS Security Architecture team by executing day-to-day security reviews, approvals, and design tasks that ensure corporate infrastructure and applications remain secure, compliant, and aligned with established reference architectures. Reporting to the Senior Director of Security Architecture, you will handle high-volume ticket queues, participate in architecture and AI committee reviews, and contribute to reference architecture maintenance and special projects. This role is remote within the US, but we are prioritizing candidates based in Mountain/Pacific time for team alignment. Due to the fact that this position will deal with highly sensitive data and will support federal customers, we are only considering US citizens at this time. Security clearance is not required, but there is a slight chance it maybe requested in the future What You’ll Do Ticket Queue Execution Perform reviews and approvals for Antivirus Exclusions, Browser Extensions, Email Whitelisting, Firewall Rules, Software Installations, and General Security Guidance. Complete out-of-band requests and Product Architecture (VDC) alignment/support within SLA targets. Architecture Review Participation Attend Architecture Committee and AI Committee meetings; provide security input and document decisions. Ensure security controls are integrated into all reviewed projects and changes. Reference Architecture & Standards Support Maintain and update existing security reference architectures under Senior Director guidance. Contribute to Technical Standards documentation and special projects (e.g., Polaris). Risk & Control Application Apply risk assessment frameworks to ticketed requests and suggest compensating controls. Support the vulnerability management exception process for assigned items. Collaboration & Best Practices Work with CT Security Engineering, Cyber Operations, and business units to apply consistent security best practices. Escalate complex issues to the Senior Director and assist in policy enforcement. Continuous Learning Stay current with security trends, tools, and threats relevant to daily review tasks. Recommend tactical improvements to streamline approval workflows. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CCSP, AWS/Azure security associate) are desirable. 3–5 years of hands-on experience in information security, with emphasis on security reviews, architecture support, or secure design. Working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk assessment methods, and compliance requirements. Practical experience with network security, firewall rules, endpoint protection, cloud platforms, and identity management. Familiarity with security reference models and architecture review processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting reviews and collaborating with technical teams. Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive tasks in a structured queue environment. What you'll get Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning Compensation Transparency Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range. In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off. U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE) Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs $140,900—$234,800 USD Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area) $129,200—$215,300 USD Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona $117,400—$195,700 USD Zone 4: All other US locations $102,200—$170,300 USD Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential. Please note that any personal data collected from you during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice. 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