Platform Security Architect
Job ID: 496722 Posted 4 weeks ago
Dallas, Texas
Contract
Security
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We are seeking a Platform Security Architect to help secure customer-facing platforms across web, mobile, and API environments within an AWS ecosystem. This role partners closely with software engineering and architecture teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions for modern cloud applications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead security architecture reviews for web, mobile, and API-driven platforms
Provide hands-on guidance to engineering teams on secure design patterns
Define and implement security guardrails across AWS cloud environments
Support secure authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML)
Ensure secure integration across microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
Required Experience
7+ years of IT experience with a focus on cloud or application security
Background in software engineering, platform engineering, or cloud architecture
Strong experience securing API-driven applications and microservices
Hands-on AWS cloud security (IAM, encryption, networking, monitoring)
Experience with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, or CIAM architectures
Preferred
Experience supporting customer-facing platforms or payment environments
Familiarity with PCI DSS and modern security frameworks
AWS or security-related certifications
This role is ideal for a software engineer or cloud architect who transitioned into security, with experience securing modern API-based platforms in AWS.
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IDR has been in business for over 25 years and offers access to hundreds of companies across the country to work for. For many of the contractors that work for us, there are some unique benefits to being a part of the IDR team. One specific benefit is that we believe our contractors are part of something bigger than yourself. We are an employee-owned company and in an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), as the share price of our company grows, so does your equity in our company. Our contractors, as well as our internal employees, can participate in this plan after one year of service. In addition to joining our ESOP program, you will also receive weekly pay, 401k access, and access to three different benefit plans that cover 50% of the individual premiums along with access to unlimited behavioral health sessions with a licensed counselor.
About Us
IDR, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Alpharetta, GA and offices in the Nashville, Dallas, and Denver markets. Founded in 1998, IDR has grown to serve businesses and professionals across industries including IT, healthcare, accounting and finance, government services, and professional services. Recognized for our expertise and the high-touch approach of our Engagement Management Program, IDR continues to build rewarding partnerships with companies and consultants. Our best-in-class service has earned IDR ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent awards for ten consecutive years, in addition to awards from Staffing Industry Analysts and Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. With our commitment to empowering talent and developing leaders, we’re passionate about what we do and how we do it, and we look forward to working with you.