Senior Software Security Architect

Company: Commvault
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Security Architect to lead the design and evaluation of secure software architectures across a diverse range of systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security architecture review and threat modeling, with a strong understanding of modern software development practices and security best practices. Experience with automated tools for security architecture analysis and relevant security certifications is strongly preferred. What youll do • Conduct in-depth security architecture reviews across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. • Perform threat modeling to identify potential security risks and define mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle. • Work closely with development teams, DevOps, and product owners to design secure systems and guide secure software design decisions. • Evaluate and implement automated tools to support architecture reviews and continuous security assessments. • Create and maintain security architecture documentation and reusable patterns. • Provide expert guidance on security controls, design patterns, and industry best practices. • Contribute to the development and improvement of internal security standards, frameworks, and processes. • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements. Who you are Required Qualifications: • 5 years of experience in application or software security architecture. • Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE). • Hands-on experience conducting security architecture reviews for complex systems. • Familiarity with automated security architecture tools (e.g., IriusRisk, ThreatModeler, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, or similar). • Experience in reviewing architecture GenAI solutions • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps integration. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: • Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or GICSP. • Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, or critical infrastructure). • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security architectures. • Experience working in Agile or CI/CD environments. You’ll love working here because: • Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing • An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) • Generous benefits supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

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