Security Architect-AI
Virtual
Hybrid: Des Moines, IA
USC, GC, GC EAD
JD:
Details:
Top 3 Required Technical Skills
Lead the strategic evolution of the GitHub Advanced Security environment and GitHub Copilot configuration
Design secure, automated CI/CD guardrails using CodeQL, secret scanning, and dependency scanning
Architect enterprise-scale AI-assisted development workflows with strong security and quality controlsBusiness Initiative / Project Overview
This Security Architect will bridge the gap between security standards, developer productivity, and AI-assisted engineering. The role will focus on advancing the GitHub Advanced Security ecosystem and scaling Copilot's autonomous agent capabilities. The objective is to enable engineering teams to deliver resilient, secure software through automation, AI guardrails, and hands-on technical mentorship.Current Methodology
Agile delivery model with a strong emphasis on collaboration and accelerated project movement.Organization & Team Culture
Hybrid schedule in Des Moines, Iowa: onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTeam Size & Structure
Core team of approximately 10, plus managers across the broader division
Works closely with architecture leadership to define priorities
Partners regularly with platform and technical teams to design and implement scalable solutionsInterview Process
Step 1: 3045 minute Teams interview with the hiring leader
Step 2: 45 minute panel interview (in person or Teams based on availability) with architecture and team leadershipRole Summary
As a Security Architect, this position is responsible for aligning security standards with developer velocity in an AI-enabled environment. By advancing the GitHub Advanced Security platform and governing Copilot autonomous agent usage, this role will help engineering teams adopt secure, automated, and scalable development practices.Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Optimization
Evolve and tune GitHub Advanced Security and Copilot configurations for high accuracy and low developer friction
Secure AI Orchestration
Govern the use of Copilot coding agents to ensure AI-generated code meets enterprise security and quality standards
Seamless Guardrails
Implement automated scanning for code, secrets, and dependencies within CI/CD pipelines
Leverage AI-driven autofix capabilities to accelerate remediation
Technical Advocacy
Partner with development teams to interpret and remediate complex security findings
Enable secure adoption of agent-based workflows
Pattern Recognition & AI Guidance
Identify recurring security trends and create custom repository instructions that guide AI-generated code toward internal standards
Risk Intelligence
Define and track metrics that shift the security posture from reactive to proactive
Measure the impact of AI-assisted development on code quality and security debtPreferred Qualifications
Technical Mastery
Deep expertise with GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, secret scanning, Dependabot)
Automation Fluency
Strong experience building GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines with automated security gates and agent-driven task execution
Enterprise Influence
Proven ability to drive adoption of security and AI practices through collaboration and technical leadership
AI Implementation
Hands-on experience scaling GitHub Copilot in an enterprise environment (Chat, Edits, Agent mode)
Hybrid: Des Moines, IA
USC, GC, GC EAD
JD:
Details:
Top 3 Required Technical Skills
Lead the strategic evolution of the GitHub Advanced Security environment and GitHub Copilot configuration
Design secure, automated CI/CD guardrails using CodeQL, secret scanning, and dependency scanning
Architect enterprise-scale AI-assisted development workflows with strong security and quality controlsBusiness Initiative / Project Overview
This Security Architect will bridge the gap between security standards, developer productivity, and AI-assisted engineering. The role will focus on advancing the GitHub Advanced Security ecosystem and scaling Copilot's autonomous agent capabilities. The objective is to enable engineering teams to deliver resilient, secure software through automation, AI guardrails, and hands-on technical mentorship.Current Methodology
Agile delivery model with a strong emphasis on collaboration and accelerated project movement.Organization & Team Culture
Hybrid schedule in Des Moines, Iowa: onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTeam Size & Structure
Core team of approximately 10, plus managers across the broader division
Works closely with architecture leadership to define priorities
Partners regularly with platform and technical teams to design and implement scalable solutionsInterview Process
Step 1: 3045 minute Teams interview with the hiring leader
Step 2: 45 minute panel interview (in person or Teams based on availability) with architecture and team leadershipRole Summary
As a Security Architect, this position is responsible for aligning security standards with developer velocity in an AI-enabled environment. By advancing the GitHub Advanced Security platform and governing Copilot autonomous agent usage, this role will help engineering teams adopt secure, automated, and scalable development practices.Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Optimization
Evolve and tune GitHub Advanced Security and Copilot configurations for high accuracy and low developer friction
Secure AI Orchestration
Govern the use of Copilot coding agents to ensure AI-generated code meets enterprise security and quality standards
Seamless Guardrails
Implement automated scanning for code, secrets, and dependencies within CI/CD pipelines
Leverage AI-driven autofix capabilities to accelerate remediation
Technical Advocacy
Partner with development teams to interpret and remediate complex security findings
Enable secure adoption of agent-based workflows
Pattern Recognition & AI Guidance
Identify recurring security trends and create custom repository instructions that guide AI-generated code toward internal standards
Risk Intelligence
Define and track metrics that shift the security posture from reactive to proactive
Measure the impact of AI-assisted development on code quality and security debtPreferred Qualifications
Technical Mastery
Deep expertise with GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, secret scanning, Dependabot)
Automation Fluency
Strong experience building GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines with automated security gates and agent-driven task execution
Enterprise Influence
Proven ability to drive adoption of security and AI practices through collaboration and technical leadership
AI Implementation
Hands-on experience scaling GitHub Copilot in an enterprise environment (Chat, Edits, Agent mode)
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