Cybersecurity Solution Architect

Strive Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead IT and OT security strategy across on‑premises and cloud platforms. You will design risk‑based defenses and guide security investments aligned with business priorities.

You will assess controls, evaluate technologies, support regulatory compliance and audit readiness, and ensure funding aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cybersecurity architecture for IT and OT.
• Strong understanding of risk-based security principles and control design.
• Ability to evaluate security products/technologies and assess vendor risks.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and governance.
• Strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder alignment skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity architecture and defense strategies for IT and OT systems.
• Assess and integrate security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Evaluate cybersecurity technologies and solutions for technical fit.
• Perform technical and vendor risk assessments.
• Guide regulatory compliance efforts and support audit readiness.
• Align security initiatives and funding priorities with organizational goals.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

IT & OT security

Risk-based security

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk assessment

Stakeholder alignment

Security product evaluation

Job description

Role Summary

Lead cybersecurity architecture for critical IT and OT environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. Design and implement risk-based security defenses, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective security investment decisions.

Key Duties

• Develop cybersecurity architecture and defense strategies for IT and OT systems.
• Assess and integrate security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Evaluate cybersecurity technologies and solutions for technical fit.
• Perform technical and vendor risk assessments.
• Guide regulatory compliance efforts and support audit readiness.
• Align security initiatives and funding priorities with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Expertise in cybersecurity architecture for both IT and OT.
• Strong understanding of risk-based security principles and control design.
• Ability to evaluate security products/technologies and assess vendor risks.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and governance.
• Strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder alignment skills.