Senior Software Security Architect

We're Hiring | Senior Software Security Architect | Ashdod, Israel

Join the Software Division at Elta Systems and take a leading role in designing and maintaining secure software architecture for command & control (C2), real-time, and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain secure software architecture for C2, real-time, and embedded systems

• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with architectural and security standards

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders on technical feasibility

• Document architectural decisions and maintain technical documentation

• Establish and maintain a secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) methodology

• Guide development teams in secure coding practices

• Evaluate and integrate security tools into development processes

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field – mandatory

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience – mandatory

• Minimum 2 years in software architecture or senior technical lead role – mandatory

• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, and JavaScript – mandatory

• Deep understanding of software design principles and patterns (SOLID, DDD, etc.)

• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker

• Knowledge and implementation of SSDLC methodologies – advantage

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, Common Criteria, or similar standards – advantage

• Understanding of network security, encryption, and secure communications – advantage

• Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST) – advantage

Why Join Us?

We are looking for a Senior Software Security Architect to support our software engineers in developing secure C2, real-time, and integrated systems. This role combines architecture expertise with cybersecurity knowledge and offers the opportunity to influence critical defense projects.