Cyber Security Lead Architect

The Cyber Security Lead Architect serves as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving security detection, incident response, and SOC operations within a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) environment. This individual bridges security architecture and frontline SOC execution, ensuring scalable, consistent, and high-performing security operations across multiple client environments while acting as the highest escalation point for complex incidents.

Onsite in McKinney, TX

$,000 DOE

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities

• Define SOC architecture standards across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, and vulnerability platforms
• Architect SOC workflows supporting 24x7 monitoring, triage, and escalation
• Partner with SOC leadership to reduce alert noise and increase analyst effectiveness
• Ensure SOC tooling scales across diverse client environments
• Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents
• Design and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks
• Provide architectural guidance during active incidents
• Ensure incident handling aligns with SLAs and regulatory obligations
• Architect and govern SIEM and EDR detection strategies
• Oversee detection lifecycle management
• Ensure detection logic reflects real-world attacker behavior
• Act as regional team lead for SOC team members
• Mentor SOC leads, senior analysts, and engineers
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership and clients
• Collaborate with Cyber Platform Engineering, vCISO, and Compliance teams

• 8+ years practical experience in cybersecurity with SOC or MSSP focus, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Stellarcyber, Level Blue, Splunk, QRadar, etc.) and vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys etc.).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN’s, cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure) and endpoint security solutions.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like MITRE, NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks.
• Experience with incident response processes and malware analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
• Having experience in a client-facing role is beneficial for offering insights into the client's security posture
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications are a plus, such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+ or equivalent.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.