Security Solutions Architect

Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department Summary Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.    EchoStar requires robust security across its digital ecosystem to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, supply chain exposure, and identity exploitation. This role addresses these vulnerabilities by establishing a secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework and deploying a Zero Trust Architecture across corporate and vendor environments. Key challenges include eliminating authentication friction, controlling lateral movement within networks, and continuously measuring security control effectiveness against evolving threat vectors. The role ensures alignment across IT, compliance, and business units while implementing scalable cybersecurity defenses. What Success Looks Like Design and deploy a scalable IAM framework that standardizes multi-factor authentication and access controls for all internal employees and external supply chain vendors Implement a Zero Trust Architecture utilizing user- and network-based segmentation to restrict unauthorized lateral movement across corporate networks Establish data-driven metrics to evaluate the operational effectiveness of production security controls and proactively remediate identified deficiencies Integrate AI-driven threat detection tools and automation into the existing control stack to enhance overall security posture and incident response capabilities Lead security intake processes for new enterprise initiatives, defining technical security requirements and ensuring control integration into new deployments Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies Demonstrated expertise in enterprise IAM architecture and Zero Trust design principles, including user- and network-level segmentation controls Proven ability to analyze Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) frameworks to update security architectures against emerging vulnerabilities Advanced proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing methodologies, and automated control verification platforms Practical application of AI literacy and AI-driven security operations to automate threat research and technical risk identification Critical problem-solving abilities and cross-functional leadership skills to align complex technical requirements with corporate business objectives Additional Qualifications Exposure to threat modeling, secure architecture design, or enterprise security audits within large-scale network infrastructure environments Minimum Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related discipline, or commensurate industry experience Minimum Experience: Critical experience demonstrating comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and technologies Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with: Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks Zero Trust Architecture and network segmentation controls Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) frameworks Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools   Visa sponsorship not available for this role Salary Ranges Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/Year Benefits We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan