Security Architect

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Datto protects business data and provides secure connectivity for tens of thousands of the world's fastest growing companies. Datto's Total Data Protection solutions deliver uninterrupted access to business data on site, in transit and in the cloud. Thousands of IT service providers globally rely on Datto's combination of pioneering technology and dedicated services to ensure businesses are always on, no matter what. Datto is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and has offices in Rochester, Boston, Portland, Toronto, London, Singapore and Sydney. Learn more at www.datto.com

​​Datto, Inc. is seeking a technology leader to be its Security Architect. The successful candidate will combine technical prowess and demonstrate leadership adaptability while engaging team members to meet desired goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Building strong relationships with technical teams.
  • Providing coaching, mentoring and security expertise for all engineering teams.
  • Conducting complete security lifecycle architecture and technical assessments, including but not limited to design requirements assessment, threat modeling, and risk assessment.
  • Building a standardized set of security requirements and design patterns for internal systems and product offerings.
  • Champion newly established security patterns across engineering teams. 
  • Ensuring that the security program is aligned with the company's strategy and objectives.
  • Acting as the main technical point of contact for engineering teams as it relates to security and privacy.
  • Guiding security requirements and objectives for product features.
  • Quantifying residual product risk and identifying appropriate mitigation activities.
  • Working with product owners, developers, penetration testers and other security architects on efforts to mitigate identified risks in existing products.
  • Representing the company within the security community and with customers on topics related to the security of Datto’s products and services.

Desired Skills & Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of security design and architecture experience.
  • A wide breadth of knowledge across security disciplines.
  • Experience with secure coding best practices. 
  • Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle and practices such as threat modeling, security reviews, penetration tests, and security incident response.
  • Understanding of security by design principles and architecture level security concepts.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging security techniques for exploiting security vulnerabilities.
  • Understanding of Agile software development practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse groups, help negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts among project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical leadership experience.
  • Driven to influence security across an organization.


Here at Datto our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package. Above and beyond the typical medical, dental and vision, we also offer a generous 401k plan with a significant employer match, unlimited paid time off, educational reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, and travel subsidies for commuters. We have a patent rewards program and various other fun perks and fringe benefits, including free lunch every Friday in all of our offices globally.