[Hiring] Application Security Architect @Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Role Description

The Application Security Architect will partner with engineering teams to build secure software from design through delivery. This role is equal parts hands-on advisor and security design reviewer:

• Help developers write secure code, efficiently triage and resolve false positives, and provide pragmatic guidance that improves security outcomes without slowing delivery.
• Perform Secure by Design reviews for new applications and material changes to existing applications to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience - Required
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or professional industry certification - Preferred
• 8+ years related IT experience; 5+ years experience in security application tools
• 6+ years experience in application security reviews of new architecture; 4+ years of experience with public and hybrid cloud (AWS) environments.

Requirements

• Strong software development background with the ability to read, understand, and advise on production code and design decisions.
• Demonstrated expertise in threat modeling and secure architecture review for modern web and API-based applications.
• Expertise securing CI/CD and SDLC processes (pipeline security, secrets management, artifact integrity, build/release controls, and automation).
• Experience with application security tooling and processes, including managing findings and resolving false positives (SAST/SCA/DAST and related scanning in pipelines).
• Working knowledge of AI/ML security risks and mitigations for applications that use ML models or GenAI components.
• Strong collaborative and consulting skills: ability to influence without authority, communicate clearly, and deliver pragmatic, developer-friendly recommendations.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $150,770.00 - $224,640.00 Annual. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.