Cybersecurity Architect

Overview

Design, develop, and implement robust cybersecurity architectures that protect the organization s assets, data, and systems. Provide technical expertise and guidance, ensuring that security principles are embedded into all layers of the IT infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture aligned with business objectives, threat landscape, and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain the organization s cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints.

Design and implement security architectures for various systems and environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures. Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to support the organization s cybersecurity posture. Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models, focusing on security controls and data flow. Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate security architectural designs. Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security.

Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications. Perform risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and impact of potential security threats. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other security professionals, including security engineers, analysts, and developers. Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging security technologies.

Collaborate with project teams to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC). Drive the adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns within the organization. Ensure the cybersecurity architecture complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Security Technical Implementation Guides). Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments.

Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise and guidance. Review security incident analysis reports of root causes and determine the need for architectural or technical corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and business units, to ensure alignment of security goals. Communicate security architectural designs and decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Actively participate in architecture review boards and other governance processes. Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends. Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture. Other duties as assigned.

• Design, develop, and implement robust cybersecurity architectures to protect assets, data, and systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance; embed security principles across all IT layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives and compliance.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints.
• Design and implement security architectures for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and data-flow models focusing on security controls.
• Lead proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate designs.
• Architect secure data protection, network security, endpoint security, IAM, and application security solutions.
• Participate in threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to security professionals.
• Act as subject matter expert on security architecture and emerging technologies.
• Integrate security into the SDLC and drive adoption of new patterns.
• Ensure compliance with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and related guidance; coordinate with compliance teams for audits.
• Contribute to incident response with technical guidance and corrective actions.
• Communicate architectural designs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in governance processes and stay current with industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity architecture.

• Education/Training: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security preferred
• Experience: 6+ years of direct experience in Cybersecurity; 2+ years in a management or leadership role; proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures
• Demonstrable understanding of security principles,…