Senior Security Architect, Applied Field Engineering (AFE)

Snowflake1 weeks ago

Location

US-CA-Menlo Park

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 172,000 – 225,700

Level

Senior

Role

Security Architect

Posted

Apr 1, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Snowflake is seeking a Senior Security Architect in Applied Field Engineering to drive strategic customer engagements and build prescriptive security frameworks for the AI Data Cloud. The ideal candidate will help enterprises modernize their data platforms, focusing on secure AI adoption, advanced security architecture, and transforming legacy security approaches.

What you'll do

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

AI Security & Trust Foundations: Support customer strategies for secure AI adoption, leveraging Snowflake Cortex to implement secure AI frameworks with governed boundaries.

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

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

Customer Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and enterprise architects, translating complex security concepts into actionable strategies.

What we look for

Technical

Generative AI SecurityDeep understanding of LLM security risks and mitigation strategies

Cloud SecurityExpertise in securing cloud and hybrid network architectures, zero-trust principles

ProgrammingHands-on expertise with SQL, Python, and API integration

Education

CertificationCISSP preferred; strong background in security frameworks and compliance

Experience

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

Customer EngagementProven track record of delivering technical presentations and architectural guidance

Skills

Required skills

Identity and Access ManagementExpertise in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and RBAC implementation

AI SecurityUnderstanding of AI governance, data privacy techniques, and security controls

Cloud SecurityProficiency in container security, Kubernetes security, and network micro-segmentation

Nice to have

AI Regulatory KnowledgeUnderstanding of emerging AI regulations like EU AI Act

Compliance FrameworksFamiliarity with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory standards

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 172,000 – 225,700 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Innovative Work Environment

Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and data cloud technologies

Strategic Impact

Influence product roadmaps and help shape enterprise security strategies

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruitment team to assess background and fit
2
Technical Interview — Deep dive into security architecture skills, AI security expertise, and technical capabilities
3
Architectural Design Challenge — Present a solution to a complex security and AI governance scenario
4
Leadership Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to evaluate strategic thinking and customer engagement skills