Remote Senior Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud & Strategy

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and incentives

Global health, dental, vision coverage

Home office stipend and remote-workl

Professional development and training

Job summary

undisclosed client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design, develop, and implement a global security framework for a remote-first organization. You will lead cloud and on-prem security initiatives, shape strategy and standards, and mentor a global security team.

Requirements include a Master's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with architecture focus, and strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM, cryptography, and security

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with architecture focus.
• Proven expertise in secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of networking, cryptography, IAM, and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint protection.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of cybersecurity architecture across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Develop and maintain the cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Define security standards, policies, and best practices for the organization.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity matters to senior management and technical teams.
• Oversee integration of security controls into the SDLC and conduct threat modeling/risk assessments.
• Lead incident response planning and business continuity efforts.
• Mentor junior security professionals and architects.
• Stay updated on threats, regulatory changes, and tech advancements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Threat modeling

Incident response

Security leadership

Stakeholder management

Networking fundamentals

Identity management

NIST/ISO27001

Education

Master's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

EDR

Job description

undisclosed client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design, develop, and implement a global security framework for a remote-first organization. You will lead cloud and on-prem security initiatives, shape strategy and standards, and mentor a global security team.

Requirements include a Master's degree or equivalent, 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with architecture focus, and strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM, cryptography, and security