Primesecurity

Senior Field Security Architect

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$215kDetected 16 days ago

GitCI/CDCybersecurityComplianceJiraOnboardingCustomer SuccessCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Prime Security Prime Security is pioneering the future of Product Security with the first Agentic Security Architect.
Backed by top-tier investors and already trusted by members of the Fortune 500, Prime is defining a new category and setting the standard for how AI will power the next generation of secure software development.
Overview Prime Security is seeking a Senior Field Security Architect to serve as the technical cornerstone of our customer-facing team.

Proof of Value Ownership Lead end-to-end POV execution for prospects, the value of the platform through all stages of the POV period.
Collaborate with Sales to build compelling, evidence-based business cases that resonate with CISO and senior buyers.
Customer Onboarding & Adoption Own the technical onboarding journey-from integration configuration through first automated design review and beyond.
Configure the Security Context Engine to reflect each customer's organizational security posture, approved design patterns, and risk tolerances.
Trusted Security Advisor Serve as the authoritative technical voice for key accounts, providing strategic guidance on integrating design-stage security into their PDLC.
Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues, coordinating across engineering, product, and customer success to drive resolution.

Experience 8+ years in a customer-facing technical role (Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Security Engineering, or similar) with at least 3 years at a senior or principal level.
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar integration standards for AI tooling is a differentiator.
Skills & Attributes Executive-level communication: ability to present security strategy to CISOs and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Comfort with ambiguity: this is a senior role in a Series A company-you'll help define the playbook, not just run it.
The ideal candidate combines the strategic mindset of a Security Architect, the technical fluency of a Solutions Engineer, and the relationship instincts of a trusted advisor.

Industry certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, CSSLP, or equivalent.
Prior experience at a cybersecurity vendor or in a field engineering role at a security-focused startup.
Background in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), SAST/DAST tooling, or security orchestration platforms.
Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP, or similar compliance frameworks from a vendor perspective.
CISSP, ISSAP, CSSLP, or equivalent.

OWASP, NIST CSF/SSDF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK.
ability to present security strategy to CISOs and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

New York, NY - $170,000 - $215,000 base salary.
Compensation package includes equity and competitive benefits; base salary determined by candidate experience and qualifications.

this is a senior role in a Series A company-you'll help define the playbook, not just run it.
Advise customers on emerging risks from AI-generated code and how Prime's Guard capability provides secure architecture context to AI coding assistants.

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