Client-Focused Security Architect & vCISO Advisor

Arctiq: Intelligent Architecture; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctiq is seeking a Security Architect / vCISO to deliver executive-level security advisory services for multiple clients in a dynamic environment. You will bridge strategic risk discussions with hands-on security design across cloud, network, identity, and data.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in information security, strong communication skills, and proven experience guiding compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of information security, including hands-on architecture and advisory responsibilities.
• Experience designing cloud and enterprise security architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as virtual CISO for a portfolio of client accounts, acting as a primary strategic security advisor.
• Develop and present security strategies, roadmaps, and risk registers aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.
• Lead executive and board-level meetings, translating technical risks into business impact.
• Own and support client compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF).
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and maintain client risk registers.
• Serve as the security incident response advisor and lead during security events.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders as a trusted security partner.
• Support pre-sales activities, including scoping engagements and proposals.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

SOC 2

CISO experience

Executive communication

Risk management

Identity security

Zero Trust

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IAM

PAM

GRC platforms

Job description

Arctiq is seeking a Security Architect / vCISO to deliver executive-level security advisory services for multiple clients in a dynamic environment. You will bridge strategic risk discussions with hands-on security design across cloud, network, identity, and data.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in information security, strong communication skills, and proven experience guiding compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Travel to client sites may be required.