Senior Security Architect, Applied Field Engineering (AFE)

Snowflake1 weeks ago

Location

US-NY-New York

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 172,000 – 225,700

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Security Architect

Posted

Apr 1, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Snowflake is seeking a Senior Security Architect for its Applied Field Engineering team to drive strategic customer engagements in AI and data security. The role focuses on helping enterprises modernize their security architecture, with a particular emphasis on securing AI platforms, data governance, and implementing cutting-edge security frameworks.

What you'll do

Security Architecture Foundation: Drive strategic engagements to establish robust security foundations across Identity, Data, and Infrastructure for Snowflake applications

AI Security & Trust Foundations: Support customer strategies for secure AI adoption, architecting trusted Agentic AI frameworks with governed boundaries and security controls

Modern Security Operations: Deliver workshops and hands-on engagements to transition customers from legacy infrastructure to advanced SIEM Augmentation and Cybersecurity Data Lake solutions

Governance & Identity: Develop repeatable reference architectures for Identity Management, Data Governance, Row-Level Security, and Encryption to accelerate well-architected deployments

Resilience & Compliance: Guide customers through end-to-end Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery journeys, including multi-region deployment patterns and measurable recovery outcomes

Technical Content Creation: Drive creation of technical content and tooling to showcase security best practices and accelerate new platform use case deployments

What we look for

Technical

Generative AI SecurityDeep understanding of LLM security risks and mitigation strategies

Identity and Access ManagementExpertise in modern authentication protocols and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Cloud SecurityHands-on expertise in securing cloud and hybrid network architectures

Education

Advanced DegreePreferred in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field

Experience

Industry Experience5+ years in Data, Security, Networking, Infrastructure, or AI Engineering

Skills

Required skills

SQLProficiency in SQL programming

PythonHands-on expertise in Python programming

Cloud SecurityDeep understanding of cloud security principles and implementation

Nice to have

CISSP CertificationIndustry-standard security certification

AI Regulatory KnowledgeUnderstanding of emerging AI regulations like EU AI Act

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 172,000 – 225,700 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $172,000 - $225,700 with potential for additional bonuses

Cutting-Edge Technology

Opportunity to work with advanced AI and cloud computing technologies

Professional Growth

Access to innovative projects and potential to influence product roadmaps

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of resume and initial phone screening with recruiter
2
Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of security architecture, AI security, and technical expertise
3
Architectural Design Challenge — Presentation and discussion of a complex security architecture solution
4
Final Leadership Interview — Interview with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic thinking