Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Annual bonus opportunities

Global health benefits

Stock options

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect for a fully remote position. You will define and drive the enterprise security strategy across global operations, designing secure, scalable systems and mentoring security professionals.

The role requires 12+ years in cybersecurity, 7+ years in architecture, and deep cloud security expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), with strong leadership and communication skills. CISSP-ISSAP or SABSA desired.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; PhD a plus.
• 12+ years in cybersecurity with 7+ years in security architecture/design.
• Experience securing large-scale distributed systems and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture roadmap.
• Design and implement security solutions for multi-cloud and on‑prem.
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for critical systems.
• Mentor security engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Leadership

DevSecOps

Communication

Security governance

Education

Master's degree in CS/C cybersecurity

PhD (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global technology firm, is seeking an exceptional Principal Cybersecurity Architect for a fully remote position. This is a senior role focused on defining and driving the company's overall cybersecurity strategy and architecture across all its operations. You will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient systems, leading complex security initiatives, and mentoring other security professionals. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the security landscape of a major organization from a remote location, impacting millions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the development of the enterprise cybersecurity architecture roadmap.
• Design and implement advanced security solutions for cloud environments (multi-cloud), on-premises infrastructure, and applications.
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices for technology adoption.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for critical systems and new technology deployments.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to security engineering, operations, and development teams.
• Evaluate and select new security technologies and services to enhance the security posture.
• Ensure security architecture aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements globally.
• Lead cross-functional teams on major security initiatives and incident response efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and security engineers.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; PhD is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus (7+ years) on security architecture and design.
• Proven experience designing and securing complex, large-scale, distributed systems and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep expertise in network security, application security, identity and access management, data security, and cryptography.
• Extensive knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic security initiatives and influence senior leadership.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or equivalent are essential.
• Experience in a global, remote-first organization is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Executive-level annual compensation package, up to R .
• Comprehensive global health insurance benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Significant annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Extensive budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Fully remote role with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape the security future of a leading technology company.
• Stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Access to cutting-edge research and development.