TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

A Brief Overview

What you will do

- Partner with product and engineering teams early in the exploration and design phases to perform architecture and design reviews.
- Coordinate integration of security services into internally and externally-facing solutions.
- Maintain awareness of the architecture of TriNet cloud environments and their relationships to the threat landscape and compliance requirements; be able to communicate same.
- Find opportunities to enhance control or process efficiency and effectiveness and provide recommendations for same. This includes enhancement through automation and developer/engineer enablement.

Education Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, cyber security, or related field
- Master’s degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows
- Experience presenting and influencing at the engineering leadership and executive level




- Experience working effectively within a globally distributed organization, collaborating across time zones, cultures, and functional teams to drive consistent security outcomes

Skills and Abilities

- Practical knowledge of control frameworks such as the NIST CSF, Center for Internet Security’s Critical Security Controls (v8), OWASP SAMM, ASVS, and Top 10
- Practical knowledge of the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK;) framework
- Knowledge of identity, authentication, authorization, and secure API design
- Robust risk management mindset with the ability to balance security and business outcomes
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and a diverse, inclusive workplace

Licenses and Certifications

- General cloud or Kubernetes security certification preferred (e.g., CKS, CCSK, CCSP, GCSA)
- General security certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)
- General security architecture certification preferred (e.g., SABSA SCF, ISSAP)
- Cloud and container certifications are preferred but are not the primary focus

Work Environment

- Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

📌 Principal Security Architect (Hyderabad)
🏢 TriNet
📍 Hyderabad