[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Echostar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Echostar · Littleton, Colorado # Director, Information Security Architecture Littleton, Colorado Full-time Director $185,000.00/Year Security Listed on Echostar’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Echostar’s careers site →](https://attract-careers1-echostar.icims.com/jobs/101199/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Echostar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/) / Director, Information Security Architecture ## Job description ### What Success Looks Like (Objectives) Lead Security Strategy & Architecture: Drive the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise information security across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise infrastructure. ### Embed Security-by-Design Establish security architecture standards, threat modeling frameworks, and safe design patterns for application development, infrastructure deployment, and third-party integrations. ### Oversee Technical Governance Define and enforce security baselines, reference architectures, and zero-trust principles across enterprise systems and network environments. ### Manage Security Architecture Escalations Provide technical leadership and guidance on high-severity security incidents, architectural vulnerability mitigations, and complex risk tradeoffs. ### Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with engineering, network operations, product development, and IT leadership to integrate security controls seamlessly into delivery pipelines. ### Vendor & Tooling Evaluation Evaluate, select, and manage security architectural technologies, frameworks, and vendor solutions to address emerging threats and technology trends. ### Program Delivery & Compliance Ensure security architecture initiatives and compliance mapping are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise business objectives. Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring) ### Experience 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering, with a strong focus on cloud-native and enterprise environments. ### Leadership 7+ years of leadership experience managing senior technical personnel or architecture teams, with proven success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives. ### Cloud & Infrastructure Security Deep technical expertise in cloud security architecture across major cloud providers, microservices, container security (Kubernetes, Docker), and API security. ### Communication Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security risks into clear business impacts for technical and non-technical stakeholders. ### Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience. ### Salary Range Compensation $185,000.00/Year - $225,000.00/Year About Our Department As the Director of Information Security Architecture, you will lead the strategic vision, design, and governance of our enterprise security architecture across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for defining security frameworks, establishing safe architectural standards, and embedding security-by-design principles into complex systems—including cloud-native infrastructure, distributed computing platforms, and high-scale networks. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, engineering, and product teams to balance strategic security vision with business agility and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can navigate evolving cyber threat landscapes, advocate for robust defense strategies, and lead a high-performing team of security architects. About Our Company 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. ### Benefits We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. ### Review a benefits summary here EchoStar Benefits The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled. We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process. EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email Recruiting@Dish.com. ### Click the links to access the following statements EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Littleton, Colorado - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $185,000.00/Year[Apply on Echostar’s careers site →](https://attract-careers1-echostar.icims.com/jobs/101199/login) ## More jobs at Echostar ### [Security Solutions Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/jobs/ef2dba2a2c14ef1ff823/) Littleton, Colorado ### [Senior Security AI Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/jobs/418de5e31ecdf0c3e30d/) Littleton, Colorado ### [Agentic Data Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/jobs/b59f7c244f47b195fb25/) Littleton, Colorado ### [Associate Corporate Counsel - Commercial Transactions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/jobs/0ab0e07863ded8484dfc/) Littleton, Colorado ### [Associate Corporate Counsel - Technology Transactions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/echostar/jobs/256c6c486e09e7aaec94/) Littleton, Colorado ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Security Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/c19efa4b9857a844f7d7/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Senior Lead Architect: Information Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/23fe07a058ee64a9e64e/) JPMorganChase · Wilmington, DE, United States ### [Manager - IS Information Security GRC & Security Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/284451dac643fb221e7e/) Universal Health Services · TREDYFFRIN, Pennsylvania ### [Information Security Analyst - Security Identity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/dfd23d378026da8d617e/) Williams-Sonoma · Rocklin, CA, United States ### [Senior Information Security Engineer - Security Firewall Policy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/3cdd68d69fdb589a5156/) Williams-Sonoma · Rocklin, CA, United States [Security jobs](/functions/security/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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