Cloud Network Security Architect

Syniti enables agile enterprises with silo-free enterprise data management that helps turn complex data challenges into competitive advantages. With a unified, learning platform and one of the world’s largest teams of data-focused experts, enterprises and global alliance partners choose Syniti when they require trusted data to ignite business growth and reduce risks.

THE TEAM

The Cloud Operations team is dedicated to delivering around-the-clock support, providing 24x7x365 assistance to our global SaaS & Hosted customers. This pivotal business unit is tasked with the essential functions of managing uptime, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability for all systems supporting our customers within the SaaS and Hosted environments. Our operational landscape includes a rich and complex ecosystem featuring multi-tiered applications, microservice architectures, containers, virtual servers, and large-scale, multi-terabyte SQL database systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a Principal Cloud Network Security Architect with a strong background in SaaS cloud operations, AWS networking and security, and regulatory compliance. This role will be instrumental in designing and securing our cloud network infrastructure while aligning security strategies across teams. The ideal candidate is a technical leader, well-spoken, and experienced in pre-sales discussions with customers on networking and security topics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cloud Network and Security Architecture : Design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable network architectures in AWS for a high-performance SaaS environment.
• Private Cloud and On-Prem Network and Security : Work with customers to resolve complex communication challenges across heterogeneous networks with technology issues related to networking, routing, VPN, and Layer 4-7 security filtering at various appliances in a customer’s topology
• Regulatory Compliance Leadership : Ensure security controls align with SOC 2, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced Security Technologies : Deploy and manage PAM (Privileged Access Management), NGFW (Next-Generation Firewalls), WAF (Web Application Firewalls), IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), and other security technologies to protect the cloud infrastructure.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Work across teams—including DevOps, Compliance, and Product—to drive security best practices and new processes in a way that aligns with all stakeholders.
• Pre-Sales Security Consultation : Engage with customers to explain security architecture, best practices, and risk management strategies during sales and onboarding discussions.
• Security Process Development : Define and refine security operations, incident response, and infrastructure-as-code security automation strategies.

WHAT IT TAKES

• 14+ years of experience in networking and security, with strong AWS security expertise.
• SaaS cloud operations experience, managing security and compliance at scale.
• 8+ years of network security technologies (PAM, NGFW, WAF, IPS, SIEM, etc.).
• 6+ years of Deep knowledge in AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Global Accelerator) and security services (Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie, AWS WAF, Shield, IAM, etc.).
• 5+ years of expertise in leading the implementation and management of regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001).
• 5+ years of Linux administration
• Proven ability to develop processes, drive adoption of new security strategies, and align security initiatives across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives and customers.
• Pre-sales experience in security discussions with customers is highly desirable.
• Certifications : AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent preferred.
• Be fully aligned with our core values :

Think Big - Be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don’t know they have.

Be Curious - Be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday.

Take Action - Be the first. Don’t wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day.

Stronger Together - Respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One Syniti family.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Be a security leader in a fast-growing SaaS company operating in the cloud.
• Innovate and build next-generation cloud security architectures.
• Work with high-impact teams across cloud operations, DevOps, and compliance.
• Engage with customers, shaping security strategies and driving trust.
• Competitive compensation, remote work flexibility, and professional growth opportunities.

If you are a technical leader with strong AWS security expertise, regulatory experience, and a passion for scaling security in SaaS environments, we encourage you to apply!