Principal Security Architect

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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As a Principal Security Architect, you’ll be a key player in our Global Information Security Office (GISO), where security isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a mindset. You’ll work alongside brilliant engineers, architects, and security professionals, helping shape the future of security architecture across on-prem and cloud environments.

This is not an “ivory tower” role. You won’t just be handing down security policies from above—you’ll be deep in the trenches, designing solutions, writing scripts, analyzing data, and influencing security outcomes across networking, cloud, and infrastructure. You’re someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment where security is a key enabler, not a roadblock.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can speak security fluently to engineers, architects, and executives alike—translating risk into action.
• Loves data and can turn Splunk logs and security telemetry into meaningful security insights.
• Knows network security inside and out, from traditional firewalls to cloud-native architectures.
• Can automate security using Python, scripting their way out of manual processes.
• Lives and breathes Linux security, knowing how to lock down, monitor, and defend systems at scale.
• Doesn’t just design solutions—owns them and ensures they are built, deployed, and working as intended.

As a Principal Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and securing our on-premise and cloud networking environments while leveraging data-driven decision-making to strengthen our security posture. Your security engineering background and demonstrated experience designing solutions and owning the outcomes will be essential in driving impactful security initiatives.

This principal-level role requires deep expertise in network security (on-prem and cloud), Splunk data analytics, Python, and Linux. You will act as a generalist with some deep domain expertise, providing security guidance across multiple domains while shaping architecture, automation, and operational security at scale.

• Architecting and implementing secure networking solutions for cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring scalable and resilient security designs.
• Demonstrating ownership over security decisions, ensuring solutions are not only designed but also implemented effectively with measurable security improvements.
• Leveraging data analytics (Splunk and other tools) to drive security decisions, detect anomalies, and improve threat visibility.
• Developing security controls and reference architectures for hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on network security, IAM, and workload protection.
• Automating security processes using Python and scripting to enhance security operations, compliance monitoring, and threat detection.
• Hardening Linux-based environments, ensuring secure configurations, monitoring, and system integrity.
• Leading threat modeling and risk assessments, proactively identifying security gaps and recommending remediation strategies.
• Driving security incident response readiness, ensuring detection, response, and mitigation strategies are well-defined and effective.
• Defining security standards and frameworks, ensuring alignment with best practices (NIST, CIS, CSA).
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, IT, and operations teams to integrate security seamlessly into architecture, infrastructure, and software development.

• 8+ years of experience in security engineering and architecture, with a strong background in designing and owning security solutions across infrastructure, cloud, and network security.
• Proven experience designing secure networking architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and cloud-native security controls (VPCs, Security Groups, IAM, etc.).
• Deep expertise in Splunk (or similar SIEM platforms) for log analysis, anomaly detection, and security operations.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python for security automation, log parsing, and threat intelligence integration.
• Linux security expertise, including system hardening, monitoring, and securing workloads.
• Extensive hands-on experience in cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), including IAM, networking, encryption, and compliance.
• Broad security knowledge across networking, infrastructure, application security, and DevSecOps principles.
• Strong ability to influence security best practices and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and business teams.
• Experience developing and implementing security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).

BONUS POINTS FOR...

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or GCP Security Engineer.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes, service meshes).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience securing data pipelines and analytics platforms.

If you have a passion for designing secure solutions, making data-driven security decisions, and owning the outcomes, we want to hear from you!

The annual base salary range is: $130,000– $207,000 

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.​ 

Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.