Software Architect

Overview:Our Culture and ImpactCvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,000+ employees and 24,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection.Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.AI at Cvent: Leading the FutureAre you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.Cvent is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect – AI Security Specialist to lead the creation of a company-wide Security Guild and drive the integration of security best practices across our enterprise SaaS platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to champion security-first thinking across the organization, embedding security into developer workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and platform frameworks. With over 15 years of experience in diverse technologies, you will play a pivotal role in building secure, automated, and scalable systems that align with Cvent’s architectural vision and long-term strategic goals. In This Role, You Will: Lead Cvent's Security Guild, setting the vision, direction, and best practices for embedding security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.Design and implement automation that proactively detects, prevents, and mitigates vulnerabilities within CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.Partner with platform and product engineering teams to embed security into centralized frameworks, ensuring secure defaults and reusable patterns.Define and enforce DevSecOps best practices, driving the integration of security tools, feedback loops, and continuous improvement processes.Conduct technical reviews and provide architectural oversight to ensure applications and infrastructure are secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, etc.).Build and maintain developer-focused documentation, playbooks, and training programs that raise security awareness and empower teams to take ownership of secure coding practices.Evaluate and integrate modern security technologies, including the use of AI-driven solutions for vulnerability detection, anomaly detection, and automated incident response.Engage with third-party vendors, security auditors, and cloud partners to optimize security capabilities and negotiate favorable terms for tools and services.Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to balance security, usability, and speed of delivery.Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence in security across all engineering teams.Adapt security processes and best practices to new and disruptive technologies, i.e., AI. Here's What You Need:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.12+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in application security, cloud security, and DevSecOps practices.Proven expertise with AWS (IAM, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty, etc.), Infrastructure as Code (CDK/CloudFormation/Terraform), TypeScript, and Java.Strong coding and development skills, with a broad understanding of technology, including algorithms, data structures, networking, and persistence technologies.Experience building automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) to enforce security controls.Deep understanding of secure software development practices, vulnerability management, and incident response.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for developers, leadership, and business stakeholders.A proven track record of leading by example, solving complex problems, and mentoring engineers.Preferred Qualifications:Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for application security or platform security within an enterprise SaaS environment.Familiarity with cloud security strategy and architecture, particularly on AWS.Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS).Experience with threat modeling, penetration testing, and secure design reviews.Ability to make long-term security strategy decisions (4–10 years) that align with organizational growth and evolving threat landscapes.Prior experience conducting security due diligence and integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.Recognized thought leader in security, with experience presenting at company-wide meetings or external conferences.Join Cvent as a Software Architect – Security Specialist and be part of a team dedicated to strengthening the security of the event industry’s leading SaaS platform. Bring your expertise and passion for security, automation, and developer enablement to build secure, scalable solutions that drive business success and earn the trust of millions of users worldwide.Hybrid: 2 days in officePhysical DemandsLead Cvent's Security Guild, setting the vision, direction, and best practices for embedding security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.Design and implement automation that proactively detects, prevents, and mitigates vulnerabilities within CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.Partner with platform and product engineering teams to embed security into centralized frameworks, ensuring secure defaults and reusable patterns.Define and enforce DevSecOps best practices, driving the integration of security tools, feedback loops, and continuous improvement processes.Conduct technical reviews and provide architectural oversight to ensure applications and infrastructure are secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards (SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, etc.).Build and maintain developer-focused documentation, playbooks, and training programs that raise security awareness and empower teams to take ownership of secure coding practices.Evaluate and integrate modern security technologies, including the use of AI-driven solutions for vulnerability detection, anomaly detection, and automated incident response.Engage with third-party vendors, security auditors, and cloud partners to optimize security capabilities and negotiate favorable terms for tools and services.Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to balance security, usability, and speed of delivery.Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence in security across all engineering teams.Adapt security processes and best practices to new and disruptive technologies, i.e., AI.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.12+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in application security, cloud security, and DevSecOps practices.Proven expertise with AWS (IAM, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty, etc.), Infrastructure as Code (CDK/CloudFormation/Terraform), TypeScript, and Java.Strong coding and development skills, with a broad understanding of technology, including algorithms, data structures, networking, and persistence technologies.Experience building automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) to enforce security controls.Deep understanding of secure software development practices, vulnerability management, and incident response.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for developers, leadership, and business stakeholders.A proven track record of leading by example, solving complex problems, and mentoring engineers.Preferred Qualifications:Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for application security or platform security within an enterprise SaaS environment.Familiarity with cloud security strategy and architecture, particularly on AWS.Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS).Experience with threat modeling, penetration testing, and secure design reviews.Ability to make long-term security strategy decisions (4–10 years) that align with organizational growth and evolving threat landscapes.Prior experience conducting security due diligence and integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.Recognized thought leader in security, with experience presenting at company-wide meetings or external conferences.Join Cvent as a Software Architect – Security Specialist and be part of a team dedicated to strengthening the security of the event industry’s leading SaaS platform. Bring your expertise and passion for security, automation, and developer enablement to build secure, scalable solutions that drive business success and earn the trust of millions of users worldwide.Hybrid: 2 days in officePhysical Demands