Cyber Security Architect

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 154,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Flexible Spending Accounts for health

Continuing education and professional

401k plan with company contributions

Paid time off and wellness days

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to shape architecture strategy for emerging technologies, focusing on AI and automation to strengthen security across multiple domains. Remote - US based candidates only.

You will define current and future-state architectures, collaborate with technology teams to align with evolving industry trends, and drive interoperable, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in cybersecurity, IT, architecture, or engineering roles.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures.
• Familiarity with multiple cybersecurity technology domains.
• Ability to translate complex technologies into practical use cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity architectures and strategies for emerging technologies.
• Evaluate AI and automation opportunities to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
• Create current and future-state cybersecurity architectures across multiple domains.
• Assess and improve interoperability and automation across cybersecurity areas.
• Explore secure interactions between AI agents and cybersecurity platforms.
• Identify integration challenges and opportunities for technology consolidation.
• Monitor industry trends that impact cybersecurity architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Enterprise security

AI & automation security

Interoperability

Security strategy

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Cybersecurity/IS/Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will shape cybersecurity architecture strategy for emerging technologies, with particular attention to how AI and automation can strengthen security capabilities. You will define current and future-state security architectures across multiple domains, helping create more interoperable, scalable, and practical solutions. The position also partners across technology teams to identify integration challenges, evaluate consolidation opportunities, and keep architecture aligned with evolving industry trends.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $153,520 – $242,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity architectures and strategies for emerging technologies
• Evaluate AI and automation opportunities to enhance cybersecurity capabilities
• Create current and future-state cybersecurity architectures across multiple domains
• Assess and improve interoperability and automation across cybersecurity areas
• Explore secure interactions between AI agents and cybersecurity platforms
• Identify integration challenges and opportunities for technology consolidation
• Monitor industry trends that impact cybersecurity architecture

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, architecture, or engineering roles
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures
• Familiarity with multiple cybersecurity technology domains
• Proven ability to translate complex technologies into practical use cases

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Paid time off and wellness days

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.