Principal Security Architect, Field CTO (Applied Field Engineering)

Snowflake1 weeks ago

Location

AU-Sydney

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 180,000 – 280,000

Level

Principal

Role

Principal Security Architect

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Full TimePrincipal

The role

Summary

Snowflake's Field CTO Office seeks a Principal Security Architect to serve as a security evangelist and trusted advisor for the AI & Data Cloud platform across Asia Pacific. This customer-facing role combines deep technical security expertise with strategic consulting, requiring 10+ years of experience in data security, cloud platforms, and C-level stakeholder engagement. The position involves designing security architectures, driving product adoption, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to enhance Snowflake's security posture.

What you'll do

Security Feature Enhancement: Scope security-related feature enhancements on behalf of customers and collaborate with Product Management to improve platform security capabilities

Technical Architecture & Advisory: Design and advise on optimal security mechanisms for Snowflake AI & Data Cloud implementations, creating reference architectures and security best practices

Customer Engagement & Evangelism: Act as security evangelist and trusted advisor to current and potential customers, engaging with C-level stakeholders to articulate security value propositions

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Support teams to drive customer security feature adoption and platform success

Demo & Prototype Development: Build demos, configure cloud service provider environments, and create prototypes to showcase security capabilities and integrations

Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Share expertise with internal and industry communities through webinars, conferences, and collaborative engagements across Field CTO teams

Data Platform Consultation: Assist customers with data engineering, warehousing, collaboration, AI, and machine learning concepts while ensuring security best practices

Risk Assessment & Compliance: Articulate security controls and mechanisms within risk assessment frameworks, supporting governance and compliance initiatives

What we look for

Technical

Cloud Platform Security ExpertiseIn-depth working knowledge and hands-on experience in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) including security, encryption, and networking architectures

Security Frameworks MasteryDemonstrated knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, CIS, OWASP, and MITRE ATT&CK with ability to articulate controls within risk assessment approaches

Identity & Access ManagementStrong understanding of authentication, authorization, identity management, encryption, and data governance principles

Networking & Infrastructure SecurityComprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, proxies, NAT, firewalls, TLS, and cloud private networking technologies

Gen AI & LLM SecurityKnowledge of Generative AI and Large Language Model security principles, threat modeling, and appropriate security controls

Data Warehousing KnowledgeUnderstanding of ANSI SQL compliant databases and data warehousing technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree RequiredBachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or related technical field

Master's Degree PreferredMaster's degree in relevant technical field preferred for advanced knowledge and research capabilities

Experience

10+ Years Industry ExperienceMinimum 10 years of customer-facing, hands-on implementation experience focused on data concepts, privacy, governance, networking, and security technologies

C-Level Stakeholder EngagementProven experience engaging with CxO-level stakeholders (CISO, CTO, CIO) to articulate security architecture and drive platform adoption

APJ Regional ExperienceUnderstanding of cultural diversity across Asia Pacific Japan region with flexibility to work across multiple APJ time zones

Technical Communication SkillsExcellent presentation and whiteboarding skills for large audiences, with ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills

Required skills

Cloud Security ArchitectureExpert-level knowledge in designing and implementing security architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms

Security Frameworks ImplementationHands-on experience implementing NIST, CIS, OWASP, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks in enterprise environments

Data Protection & GovernanceDeep expertise in data encryption, privacy controls, and governance mechanisms for cloud data platforms

Stakeholder CommunicationExceptional ability to present complex security concepts to both technical teams and C-level executives

Risk Assessment & ComplianceProficiency in conducting security risk assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple frameworks

Networking SecurityAdvanced understanding of network security protocols, including TLS, firewalls, and cloud networking architectures

Nice to have

Programming & AutomationHands-on expertise with SQL, Python, and APIs for security automation and integration development

Container SecurityExperience with Kubernetes containerization security and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform

Cloud CertificationsCurrent AWS, Azure, or GCP security or networking specialty certifications demonstrating platform expertise

Security OperationsPractical experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments and incident response procedures

GRC & AuditingExperience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes and information security auditing practices

Enterprise SaaS SalesBackground in selling enterprise Software-as-a-Service solutions to technical and business stakeholders

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 180,000 – 280,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning through industry conferences, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives

Innovation Culture

Work environment focused on impact, innovation, and collaboration with cutting-edge cloud technology

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Exposure to diverse teams including Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Support for comprehensive skill development

Global Impact

Opportunity to shape security architecture and capabilities for enterprise customers across Asia Pacific region

Technical Leadership

Platform to establish thought leadership in cloud security and data protection within the industry

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess basic qualifications and cultural fit for Snowflake's collaborative environment
2
Technical Security Assessment — In-depth technical interview focusing on cloud security architecture, frameworks implementation, and hands-on security experience
3
Customer Scenario Presentation — Presentation exercise demonstrating ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences
4
Cross-Functional Panel — Interview with representatives from Field CTO Office, Product, and Engineering teams to assess collaboration skills
5
Regional Leadership Interview — Final interview with APJ regional leadership to discuss strategic vision and cultural alignment with Asia Pacific operations