Remote Senior Cybersecurity Architect — Cloud & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect for a fully remote role. You will design, build, and maintain the organization's security architecture and lead secure-by-design initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity with architecture focus, deep knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP, and experience with NIST/ISO 27001. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on architecture and design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex environments including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, IAM, and DLP.
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001 and compliance requirements.
• Strong DevSecOps mindset and ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, or CCSP are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cybersecurity architectures.
• Develop and maintain security standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure secure deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers.
• Maintain documentation for security architecture and designs.
• Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity trends.
• Contribute to security policies and procedures.

Skills

Architecture design

Threat modeling

Security strategy

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect for a fully remote role. You will design, build, and maintain the organization's security architecture and lead secure-by-design initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity with architecture focus, deep knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP, and experience with NIST/ISO 27001. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.