Enterprise Security Architect (ID: 3650)

Stafide; Netherlands (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafide is seeking a senior cyber security architect to lead enterprise security strategies and roadmaps. You will engage C-suite stakeholders, translate regulatory needs into actionable plans, and own cyber architecture across IAM, SOC, cloud, data security, and OT.

The role emphasizes guiding large-scale transformations, shaping bids, and ensuring secure-by-design solutions while aligning security with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cyber security or enterprise security architecture.
• Background as a Security Architect, Head of Security Architecture, CISO/Deputy CISO, or Principal Cyber Consultant.
• Strong experience in regulated industries and large-scale cyber transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, SOC (SIEM/XDR), and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of data security, privacy engineering, and AI security governance.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and sector-specific standards.
• Experience handling real-world cyber incidents and breach scenarios.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate at board level.

Responsibilities

• Engage CIOs, CISOs, COOs, risk committees, and boards as a trusted cyber advisor.
• Lead executive-level discussions on cyber resilience, Zero Trust, cloud security, and data protection.
• Translate regulatory expectations into practical, prioritized cyber roadmaps.
• Own the cyber strategy in major pursuits, client workshops, and early-stage engagements.
• Design enterprise-scale cyber architectures across IAM, SOC, cloud, data security, and OT environments.
• Develop target operating models, security roadmaps, and architecture blueprints.
• Act as the lead cyber authority in complex bids and transformation programs.
• Ensure solutions are secure-by-design, compliant, and technically implementable.
• Bridge the gap between sales, engineering, delivery, and governance teams.

Skills

IAM

PAM

Zero Trust

SOC (SIEM/XDR)

Cloud security

Data security

Privacy engineering

AI security governance

Regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001

Executive stakeholder influence

Security architecture

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engage CIOs, CISOs, COOs, risk committees, and boards as a trusted cyber advisor
• Lead executive-level discussions on cyber resilience, Zero Trust, cloud security, and data protection
• Translate regulatory expectations into practical, prioritized cyber roadmaps
• Own the cyber strategy in major pursuits, client workshops, and early-stage engagements
• Design enterprise‑scale cyber architectures across IAM, SOC, cloud, data security, and OT environments
• Develop target operating models, security roadmaps, and architecture blueprints
• Act as the lead cyber authority in complex bids and transformation programs
• Ensure solutions are secure‑by‑design, compliant, and technically implementable
• Bridge the gap between sales, engineering, delivery, and governance teams

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cyber security or enterprise security architecture
• Background as a Security Architect, Head of Security Architecture, CISO/Deputy CISO, or Principal Cyber Consultant
• Strong experience in regulated industries and large‑scale cyber transformation programs
• Deep expertise in IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, SOC (SIEM/XDR), and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of data security, privacy engineering, and AI security governance
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and sector‑specific standards
• Experience handling real‑world cyber incidents and breach scenarios
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and communicate at board level

• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable security capabilities
• Design and scale enterprise security architectures across hybrid environments
• Shape cyber programs and investment cases (INR40 Cr - INR800 Cr / $5M-$100M range equivalent)
• Articulate cyber risk, compliance exposure, and ROI effectively to executives
• Lead high‑pressure discussions with confidence and challenge risky decisions
• Align security strategy with business priorities rather than tool‑driven approaches
• Ensure continuity between proposed solutions and actual delivery
• Anticipate future risks including AI security threats and post‑quantum cryptography

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact, enterprise‑scale cyber transformation programs
• Exposure to executive‑level stakeholders and strategic decision‑making
• Involvement in complex, large‑value deals and cutting‑edge security architectures
• A platform to influence cyber strategy across industries and regulatory landscapes
• Collaborative environment across sales, engineering, and governance teams
• Focus on outcome‑driven security rather than compliance‑only approaches

Contact

Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar

Phone: [phone] ; Extn :141

Email: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/