Hiring: Executive Director, Application Security Architect Company: Sony Pictures Entertainment Location: Culver City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 12:52:38 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, DAST, DDoS, Docker, Encryption, IAM, IaC, IaaS, Microsoft Excel, OWASP, PCI DSS, PaaS, SAST, SaaS About the job Experience: •Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, application security engineering, with at least 5+ years in a security architecture leadership role with hands-on experience. Required Skills: •Strategic Vision: Develop and articulate a comprehensive security architecture strategy for application, data and cloud for Sony Pictures information and content assets. Continuously evaluate emerging threats and industry best practices to evolve our security posture. •Define, document, and promote security architecture, DevSecOps, and technical standards throughout Sony Pictures. •Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security architecture strategies for application, data and cloud environments to protect against current and emerging threats. •Architecture Design and Engineering: Lead hands-on design and implementation reviews of security solutions across application, data and cloud domains. Thoroughly assess security risks in existing and planned systems and infrastructure. Define technical security standards and governance processes. •Lead security architecture review processes, ensuring all new systems and changes to existing systems comply with Sony’s security standards. •Conduct in-depth assessments of current security architectures, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. •Recommend design patterns and security best practices for technology and application implementations. •Security Solution Evaluation and Selection: Research, evaluate, and recommend cutting-edge security technologies and tools. Oversee proof-of-concept initiatives and guide vendor selection. Qualifications: •Mastery of Security Architecture Principles: Deep understanding of defense-in-depth strategies, zero-trust models, identity and access management (IAM), AI Security, Product Security, Threat modeling, GPDR and privacy, vulnerability assessment techniques, DevSecOps, Secure Coding Principles and Practices. •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced technical certifications strongly preferred (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP, or vendor-specific architecture and security certifications). Compensation: •$205,000 - $258,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!