FAANG-Standard Interview Preparation Guide: Staff-Level Security Architect
Security Architect
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies conduct rigorous, multi-stage interview processes for Staff-level Security Architects to assess enterprise-scale architecture design capabilities, security strategy development, risk management expertise, vendor evaluation skills, and strategic security leadership. The process evaluates both technical mastery and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and shape organizational security posture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Enterprise Security Architecture Deep Dive
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Risk Assessment and Compliance Strategy
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Large-Scale Security Infrastructure System Design
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Vendor Evaluation and Technology Assessment
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Security Leadership and Strategic Vision
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Hiring Manager Discussion
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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