Cyber Security Solutions Architect - Solutions Provider

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Illinois; Remote; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Solutions Architect to design and implement cybersecurity architectures. You will develop secure solutions for various environments and collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business goals. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of cybersecurity experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Competitive salary starts at $125,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 2+ years in a security architecture leadership role.
• Deep understanding of network, cloud, and application security.
• Experience designing and implementing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture and roadmap.
• Provide architectural guidance to ensure secure-by-design principles.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and security gap analyses.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment

Cloud Security

Identity and Access Management

Network Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IAM

DLP

Firewalls

Job description

We are partnered with a leading technology solutions provider delivers end-to-end IT services across Managed Services, Cloud, Cyber Security, Audio-Visual, Physical Security and Unified Communications. Supporting clients across enterprise, education, government and commercial sectors, the team combines deep technical expertise with a creative, consultative approach to help organisations innovate, scale and stay secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Solutions Architect to design and implement robust security architectures across enterprise systems. This role requires a strong technical background, strategic mindset, and the ability to work across departments to ensure security best practices are embedded in all aspects of IT infrastructure and application development. The ideal candidate will serve as a security thought leader, advising on solutions that reduce risk, enhance resilience, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

If you are ready to take this next step in your career and want ot find out more, get in touch and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Architecture:
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture and roadmap.
  • Design secure solutions for on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Define and document security principles, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Advisory & Collaboration:
  • Partner with IT, DevOps, engineering, and business stakeholders to align security architecture with business goals.
  • Provide architectural guidance during the solution design phase to ensure secure-by-design principles are followed.
  • Collaborate with compliance, legal, and risk teams to support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) efforts.
• Technology & Integration
  • Lead the integration of security tools and platforms, including SIEM, EDR, IAM, CASB, DLP, firewalls, and vulnerability management systems.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and contribute to tool selection and vendor assessments.
  • Ensure secure integration between third-party applications, APIs, and internal systems.
• Risk & Compliance
  • Support enterprise risk assessments and security gap analyses.
  • Ensure solutions comply with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
  • Participate in internal and external security audits and remediation efforts.
• Incident Response & Resilience
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of incident response processes and disaster recovery planning.
  • Advise on security logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies for early threat detection and response.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 2+ years in a security architecture or engineering leadership role.
• Deep understanding of network, cloud, and application security.
• Experience designing and implementing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, encryption, PKI, firewalls, and secure software development practices.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA, or AWS/Azure Security certifications.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps, and threat modelling frameworks.

Salary:

• $125,000 plus commission