IT Security Architect

IT Security Architect page is loaded## IT Security Architect locations:
1170 Peachtree St Ste 1200 - ATLANTA, GA:
AUSTIN, TX:
GRAND RAPIDS, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR110433##
** About Acrisure
** A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and  the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries.

Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.
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* Job Summary:

** We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design, build, and continuously improve the security posture of our on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This role is both strategic and hands-on—ideal for someone who can architect secure systems, lead cross-functional projects, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced technology landscape that includes AI-driven initiatives, automation, and digital transformation.
** Responsibilities:
**** Architecture & Strategy
*** Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture frameworks spanning on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
* Define and enforce security-by-design principles across new projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory standards (e.g.,NYDFS,  ISO 27001, NIST, SOC
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* Develop and maintain zero trust and defense-in-depth strategies tailored to modern workloads, remote users, and dynamic infrastructure.
* Lead security architecture reviews and threat modeling for major projects, new applications, and emerging technologies (including AI/ML platforms).
** AI & Automation
*** Collaborate with AI/ML teams to embed security and privacy controls into data pipelines, models, and deployment environments.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve detection, response, and compliance (SOAR, IaC security scanning, policy-as-code, etc.).
* Evaluate and integrate AI-driven security tools (e.g., anomaly detection, adaptive authentication).
** Project Leadership & Delivery
*** Serve as technical security lead on cross-functional initiatives, balancing strategic security objectives with agile project timelines.
* Adapt quickly to rapidly shifting priorities, providing clear direction and risk-based recommendations to leadership and project teams.
* Translate complex technical risks into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
** Operational Excellence
*** Guide and mentor security engineers in best practices for architecture, configuration, and monitoring.
* Partner with IT, Cloud, and Netops teams to drive secure infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD security gates).
* Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and vendors; perform proof-of-concepts and ROI analyses.
** Requirements
* ** Proven expertise in on-prem and multi-cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Strong understanding of network security, systems security, application security, and zero trust frameworks.
* Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and data governance/security in AI workflows.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members
* Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives
* Self-motivated and driven
* Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance
* Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills
* Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy
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