Lead Information Security Architect

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not Specified

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, with a vision to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Our platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management. We support every worker type in over 100 countries with AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, enabling businesses to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000+ spanning over 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. We foster a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming global talent connection and breaking down hiring barriers. We are building the infrastructure for the future of work, promoting a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security architects and analysts, ensuring efficient collaboration and professional development.
• Design and implement robust security architectures that align with industry standards and business needs.
• Develop security strategies, policies, and frameworks to protect enterprise assets, systems, and data.
• Assess and mitigate security risks across IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Work closely with IT, engineering, and business teams to ensure security is embedded into all phases of the system development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other relevant security frameworks.
• Respond to security incidents, lead investigations, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership in security design, threat modeling, and architecture reviews.
• Stay current with emerging threats, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve security measures.

Requirements

• Proven managerial experience, with a track record of successfully leading security teams.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including security architecture and risk management.
• Strong understanding of security principles, frameworks, and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and OWASP.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, including SSE, intrusion detection systems, endpoint security, DLP, access controls, and SSPM.
• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security protocols.

Nice to Have

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP.

Company Information

Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies. We are at the forefront of the global work revolution, tackling complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction, including recognition on CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and Y Combinator’s top companies list. We maintain a 4.83 average rating from over 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, Apple, and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator, with a valuation of $12 billion and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years.