Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor. Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors. Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security. Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in. About The Role Pontera is looking for an experienced Principal Security Architect to lead security architecture, enterprise security, AI security, and risk management across our infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, enterprise, and AI environments. Reporting to the CISO, you will play a key leadership role in shaping Pontera’s security strategy, defining security requirements, influencing technology decisions, and enabling the secure adoption of emerging technologies. This is a senior technical leadership role with broad influence across the company’s security architecture and technology strategy. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, IT, Legal, HR, and business teams, you will help build secure-by-design solutions that support innovation and business growth. As part of Pontera’s technical Security organization, you will collaborate closely with fellow security specialists across AppSec, DevSecOps, SecOps, and Incident Response to drive consistent, risk-informed security outcomes. Responsibilities Security Architecture & Risk Management Lead sec
