Lead Software Security Architect
📍 Hyderabad | 🏢 Hybrid – 3 Days/Week in Office
About the Role
The Lead Software Security Architect plays a critical role in safeguarding Hyland's products and services by ensuring secure design, rigorous testing, and proactive vulnerability management. In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices, identify potential risks, and serve as the organization's primary trusted advisor on all security matters. If you're a seasoned security leader who brings deep technical expertise and a passion for building a culture of security, this role is for you.
- Security Architecture & Design Tools
- Vulnerability Management Platforms
- Security Testing Tools (SAST/DAST)
- Threat Modeling Frameworks
Your Role Responsibilities — Here's What You'll Do
- Review software designs, test plans, and security controls to ensure alignment with established standards; maintain and evolve comprehensive threat models and define controls to address current and emerging risks.
- Evaluate development and security tools to ensure they meet industry standards and remain effective, while assessing, prioritizing, and driving remediation of internal and external vulnerabilities, including third-party components.
- Design and deliver secure development training programs; promote a strong security culture across engineering teams and foster a community of security best practices within the organization.
- Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for all security matters, ensuring all employees know where to direct security inquiries and coordinating with SMEs as needed.
- Mentor and coach team members, providing timely and constructive feedback to individuals and leadership on team capabilities and growth areas.
- Operate as a thought leader on security issues and trends, contributing significantly to the overall growth and quality of the department while complying with all corporate and departmental privacy and data security policies.
Role Essentials — What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant security architecture and application security experience, preferably within a professional services company or similar environment.
- 3+ years of experience working with stakeholders across multiple functions, with strong leadership, sound judgment, and business acumen skills.
- Excellent data gathering, interviewing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and prioritize vulnerability remediation across complex product environments.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects to completion independently, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with up to 5% travel time required.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and mobilize team members and business partners, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact.
What We'd Like to See — Preferred Skills
- Experience designing and delivering secure development training programs, with a proven track record of promoting a strong security culture across large engineering organizations.
- Proven ability to review software designs, test plans, and security controls against established standards in complex, multi-product enterprise environments.
- Experience maintaining and evolving threat models for enterprise software products and services, with the ability to define and review security controls to address current and emerging risks.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain solid rapport with team members and professionalism with those outside of the department.
- Experience working with startups and large security-mature companies, with a broad understanding of security architecture approaches across diverse organizational contexts.
About Hyland
Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation.
Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit .
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About Hyland Life
Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading . Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do – whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.
