Executive Enterprise Cyber Architect

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

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.