Flex Associate Security Architect Job at Marriott Bonvoy (Bethesda)

Flex Associate Security Architect

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States , Bethesda

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

48.26 - 80.76 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Contributes to and maintains security strategies, requirements, and standards for applications and platforms. Provides in depth Technical Security guidance as the Security Subject Matter Experts (SME) for various technologies and project areas, with a heavy focus on API integration and tokenization. Ensures company security policies, standards and industry standards are communicated to program teams during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process. Able to identify gaps and work with project teams to improve security while retaining time to market, functionality and scalability. Reviews and approves Security Accreditation tasks during each of phase of SDLC. Serves as point of escalation for security issues and risks that may arise. Has a broad knowledge in areas of Security such as Cloud Computing, Application, IAM, Cryptography, Infrastructure, and Risk.

Job Responsibility:

Contributes to, evaluates, and supports the documentation, and validation processes necessary to assure that associates, information technology systems and business processes meet the organization’s information assurance, security, and privacy requirements
Ensures appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance of internal policies and external regulations
Defines strategy and roadmap, provides guidance, creates standards and guidelines, and reviews architectural designs
Ensures standards and guidelines incorporate legal and regulatory requirements
Conducts security and privacy technology research, assessments, and integration processes
provides and supports a prototype capability and/or evaluates its utility
Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and provides security and privacy requirements, guidelines, and standards
Provides sound advice and recommendations to leadership and staff on a variety of relevant topics within the pertinent subject domain
Applies knowledge of priorities to define an entity’s direction and identify programs or infrastructure that are required to achieve desired goals within domain of interest
Develops policy or advocates for changes in policy that will support new initiatives or required changes/enhancements
Works with the Security Architect Analysts to monitor ongoing project activities, intake of new projects and monitoring of the Security Engagement Process including but not limited to: Data Classification, Security Controls, Threat Models, Architecture Review Boards, Authority to Operate
Functions as a strategic senior technical expert within the department
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Champions leaders’ vision for product and service delivery
Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep moving forward toward achievement of goals
Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects
Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to promote completion of any projects on schedule
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Reviews vendor proposals and selects appropriate vendor for services/technologies/hardware
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new project plans
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of operations
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders
Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand
Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities
Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
Provides technical expertise and technical leadership within own and other teams
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of function-specific procedures
Applies knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals
Foresees, identifies and resolves problems
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job
Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position

Requirements:

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or a related field or equivalent experience/certification
7+ years overall Information Technology experience
5+ years of Information Security experience in security engineering with experience in three or more of the following areas: Conducting security reviews and identifying risks and gaps
Performing security accreditations
Developing security architectures and strategies
Developing Enterprise security patterns
Working with development teams and vendor teams for implementing compensating controls
Experience in reviewing and developing Security Architectures and identifying security risks/gaps as well as mitigation strategies
Strong experience in APIs, integrations, and tokenization
3+ years combined experience in five or more of the following areas: Full-stack knowledge of IT infrastructure: Applications
Databases
Operating systems — Windows, Unix, and Linux
IP networks — WAN and LAN
Backup networks and media
Containers/Kubernetes and microservices
Cryptography and current cryptographic standards, including PKI
Direct, hands-on experience or a strong working knowledge of vulnerability management tools
Working knowledge of the OWASP Top 10

Nice to have:

Strong working knowledge of IT service management (e.g., ITIL-related disciplines): Change management
Configuration management
Asset management
Incident management
Problem management
Ability to provide Security Requirements for areas including but not limited to
Cloud Computing, Application Development, IAM, Cryptography, and Infrastructure design and standards
Ability to understand large complex integrated solutions and provide the security needed between systems
Experience in developing Enterprise Security Strategies
Documented experience and a strong working knowledge of the methodologies to conduct threat-modeling exercises on new applications and services
Experience designing the deployment of applications and infrastructure into internal, hybrid, and public cloud services
Ability to conduct independent research
Strong abilities and experience in documentation and written communication for diverse audiences
Experience working with diverse and distributed global teams
Current information security certification(s), such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), GIAC certifications, ITIL
Knowledge of Industry Standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), PCI-DSS, COBIT, CSA, MITRE ATT&CK & CAPAC, STRIDE, NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, etc.
Knowledge of securing technologies such as, but not limited to
SaaS services (i.e., O365, Salesforce), Application Design, Container Platforms (ie. Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, Serverless, Network Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management
Knowledge of SDLC (Waterfall/Agile), DevSecOps, and good understanding of the ITIL Framework
Knowledge of SAFe Agile Methodologies
Strong negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action

What we offer:

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave
paid sick leave
PTO
holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Flex Associate Security Architect

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States , Bethesda

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 22, 2026

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