Security Architect

Spyrosoft Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spyrosoft Ltd is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a strategic cyber security project. You will provide security architecture expertise, governance support, and assessments across a broad range of technology solutions, working with business and technical stakeholders to identify risks and implement controls.

The role emphasizes translating technical findings into business recommendations, with cross-functional collaboration and strong documentation skills across security domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum strong commercial experience in cyber security and security architecture.
• Hands-on experience performing security architecture assessments and reviews.
• Experience with cloud security assessments and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of IAM, network security, segmentation, authentication/authorization, encryption, and logging.
• Ability to translate security findings into business-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Review solution concepts and architecture to identify security risks and required controls.
• Conduct Security Architecture Reviews and Cloud Security Assessments.
• Evaluate security across IAM, network architecture, authentication/authorization, and data protection.
• Assess firewall, proxy, and connectivity requirements with security controls in mind.
• Provide actionable security recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare architecture review reports and security assessment documentation.
• Support governance by advising on standards, policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement secure architecture patterns.
• Contribute to improving security review methodologies and documentation.

Skills

Cyber security

Security architecture

Security assessments

Cloud security

IAM

Network security

Network segmentation

Authentication & authorization

Encryption & data protection

Security monitoring

Security governance

Job description

Project Description:

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect to join a strategic Cyber Security project.

In this role, you will provide security architecture expertise, governance support, and security assessments across a wide range of technology solutions. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify security risks, recommend appropriate controls, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong commercial experience in Cyber Security and Security Architecture.

• Hands-on experience performing security architecture assessments and reviews.

• Experience with Cloud Security Assessments and security risk analysis.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Network Security

  • Network Segmentation

  • Authentication and Authorization

  • Encryption and Data Protection

  • Security Logging and Monitoring

• Knowledge of security standards, frameworks, controls, and governance principles.

• Experience assessing connectivity and infrastructure security requirements, including firewall, proxy, and internet access use cases.

• Ability to translate technical security findings into business-focused recommendations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Nice to Have:

• German language proficiency.

• Experience working in international and multinational environments.

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

• Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

Main Responsibilities:

• Review solution concepts, architectures, and technical documentation to identify applicable security standards, security risks, and required controls.

• Conduct Security Architecture Reviews, Cloud Security Assessments, and Vendor Security Assessments.

• Evaluate solutions from a security perspective across:

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Network architecture and segmentation

  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms

  • Encryption and data protection

  • Logging and monitoring

  • Security controls and risk management

• Assess firewall, proxy, server internet access, and connectivity-related requests, considering business requirements, communication flows, security controls, monitoring, and data processing implications.

• Provide clear and actionable security recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Prepare architecture review reports and security assessment documentation.

• Support security governance activities by advising on security standards, policies, and best practices.

• Collaborate with project teams to implement and improve secure architecture patterns.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security review methodologies, assessment frameworks, and documentation standards.