Principal IT Architect
Axonius
New York, United States Posted October 9, 2026
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Salary Range
$170,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Join Axonius, a leading cybersecurity asset management platform, as a Principal IT Architect. In this role, you will design the architectural layer for the company's SaaS, AI, and enterprise application strategies. You will establish architectural standards, lead the implementation of complex systems, and govern the modern workplace stack. This position offers competitive compensation, 100% healthcare premium coverage, a flexible work environment, paid parental leave, and annual all-company retreats.
- Establish and promote architectural standards for all enterprise technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance across SaaS and cloud-based platforms.
- Architect, govern, and secure our modern workplace stack, leveraging API-first governance and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) for Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Atlassian.
- Lead the design of advanced networking and data security architectures utilizing Meraki Networking, Fortinet Firewalls, and network monitoring systems.
- Substantial hands-on experience in corporate systems design with a focus on cloud-native and SaaS-first strategies
- 10+ years of experience architecting infrastructure for high-growth, security-focused technology companies
- 8+ years of experience designing 'Identity-as-the-Perimeter' architectures and complex iPaaS integrations at scale
- Proven experience building core infrastructure that enables business units to deploy tools via secure access protocols and identity governance
- Proficiency in programming languages and API-first integration strategies for enterprise applications
- Proven track record of implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within a global organization
- Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge transfer
- Experience designing infrastructure to support the enterprise adoption of Generative AI platforms and development tools
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members during project implementation
- Background in preventing technical debt by ensuring interoperability between infrastructure designs and broader security strategies
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