Lead Cyber Security Architect (100% Remote) Direct Hire Fortune 100 Co

Confidential; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Career Growth in a Fortune 100 Organization

Inclusive, Innovative, and Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-level security architectures. The ideal candidate will oversee security transformations, ensuring the alignment of security measures with corporate strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and strong expertise in cloud security within AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth within a Fortune 100 organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3+ years as a security architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, CCSP, TOGAF, AWS Security Specialty).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise security architecture.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into technology solutions.
• Drive security architecture for cloud, on-prem, hybrid, and containerized environments.

Skills

Cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Network security

Identity & access management (IAM)

Data protection

Encryption technologies

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Palo Alto

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Tenable

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Lead Cyber Security Architect to drive the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security architectures and initiatives. This senior-level role will lead the development of secure system architectures, frameworks, and roadmaps that align with the company’s business and IT strategies.

The ideal candidate is an expert in security frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and enterprise architecture, with a strong background in leading security transformations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise security architecture to address emerging threats and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into technology solutions and roadmaps.
• Drive security architecture for cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-prem, hybrid, and containerized environments.
• Define and maintain security policies, standards, and reference architectures.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analysis to improve the company’s security posture.
• Serve as a security advisor to enterprise projects and ensure alignment with security best practices.
• Mentor and lead junior architects and engineers in secure design principles.
• Collaborate with GRC, SOC, and DevSecOps teams to enforce controls and automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3+ years as a security architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with cloud security architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of network security, identity & access management (IAM), data protection, and encryption technologies.
• Proven knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with tools such as Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Tenable, or similar.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, SABSA, CCSP, TOGAF, AWS Security Specialty).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, healthcare, retail).
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth in a Fortune 100 Organization
• Inclusive, Innovative, and Collaborative Culture