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Security Architect (Retail)

Computer Merchant, Ltd., TheProvidence, RI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Security Architect with a highly reputable company, enjoying the flexibility of a remote role and competitive hourly compensation. You'll thrive in this position if you possess strong technical expertise in application security, cloud environments, and a proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful security initiatives. Apply today to shape the future of retail technology security!

Quick Overview

Salary
€75/hr
Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Security Architect (Retail)
JOB LOCATION: Remote
WAGE RANGE*: $70-75/hr.
JOB NUMBER: SABS

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Security Architect (Retail)

Candidate Profile
  • Senior-level Security Architect with approximately 8+ years of experience.
  • Ideally has progressed from an engineering background into architecture.
  • Experience working closely with Application, Infrastructure, and Solution Architects.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Must be comfortable interacting with regulatory and compliance-focused audiences.

Critical Technical Experience
Suppliers should prioritize candidates with:
  • Application Security
  • API Security
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Hybrid Cloud Environments
  • Security Architecture within large-scale modernization or transformation programs
  • AWS and Azure cloud security expertise
  • Experience supporting migrations from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

Preferred Industry Backgrounds
  • Lottery/Gaming (highly preferred)
  • Casino/Gaming
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Large, highly regulated enterprises.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in architecture and design reviews.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
  • Identify security risks early in project lifecycles.
  • Support modernization initiatives within retail technology.
  • Provide practical security guidance to project teams.
  • Collaborate across architecture and leadership groups

Success Factors
Indicated success will be measured by a candidate's ability to:
  • Integrate early into projects.
  • Provide sound architectural and risk-based recommendations.
  • Reduce late-stage security surprises.
  • Become a trusted partner to retail technology teams.
  • Balance security requirements with business objectives.

Work Arrangement
  • Preferred: U.S.-based remote candidates.
  • Limited travel may occasionally be required for workshops or architecture team meetings.

Additional Guidance
  • Security certifications are a plus but are not required .
  • Formal architecture frameworks are not a major focus; practical application and problem-solving are more important.


Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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