Security Architect/vCISO

Arctiq; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctiq is seeking a Security Architect / vCISO to lead client‑facing security initiatives, pairing deep technical expertise with strategic guidance. The role acts as an outsourced CISO for multiple clients, shaping security strategy, risk posture, and executive communications while translating concepts into concrete architectures.

You will design secure cloud, network, and identity architectures, lead threat modeling, coordinate incident response, and support pre‑sales through scoping

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in information security, including hands‑on architecture and advisory responsibilities.
• Prior experience as a CISO, vCISO, security consultant, or senior security architect, preferably client-facing.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated experience designing cloud and enterprise security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience designing and evaluating identity security solutions (IAM, PAM, authentication, Zero Trust).
• Proven ability to communicate security risks and strategy to executives and boards.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the virtual CISO for a portfolio of client accounts and act as a strategic security advisor.
• Develop security strategies, roadmaps, and risk registers aligned with client objectives.
• Lead board-level security discussions and translate risks into business impact.
• Own client compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF).
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Lead incident response advisory during security events and coordinate resources.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders as a trusted security partner.
• Support pre-sales activities, including scoping vCISO engagements and assessments.
• Design secure network, cloud, application, and identity architectures.
• Evaluate identity security solutions, including IAM/PAM and Zero Trust.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure designs are implemented.

Skills

Security architecture

Client-facing

Executive advisory

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Zero Trust

Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM/PAM

Compliance frameworks

Executive communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR

GRC platforms

Job description

Company Overview

Arctiq is a global, intelligence-driven technology services company delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Networking & Connected Experiences, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Autonomous Operations & Intelligence, and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate, secure, and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure, networking, data, security, automation, and observability under a single, integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction, improve resilience, and make better, faster decisions as their environments evolve. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer‑centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

About the Role

The Security Architect / vCISO is a client‑facing, dual‑capacity role that combines deep technical security architecture expertise with strategic, executive‑level security advisory services. In the vCISO capacity, this individual serves as an outsourced Chief Information Security Officer for multiple client organizations, developing security strategies, managing risk and compliance posture, and acting as a trusted security advisor to client leadership and boards. In the Security Architect capacity, this role designs, evaluates, and validates the technical solutions required to bring security strategies to life. The ideal candidate can seamlessly transition between executive‑level risk discussions and hands‑on security architecture reviews while supporting multiple clients with varying security maturity levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the virtual CISO for a portfolio of client accounts, acting as a primary strategic security advisor.
• Develop and present security strategies, roadmaps, and risk registers aligned with each client’s business objectives, industry requirements, and risk tolerance.
• Lead and present during client executive and board‑level meetings, translating technical security risks into clear business impacts.
• Own and support client compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, etc.), including gap assessments, remediation planning, and audit support.
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and maintain client risk registers, prioritizing findings based on business impact.
• Serve as the client’s security incident response advisor and leader during security events, coordinating internal teams and external resources as needed.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted long‑term security partner.
• Support pre‑sales activities, including scoping vCISO engagements, security assessments, and proposal development.

Security Architecture

• Design secure network, cloud, application, and identity architectures for client environments across a variety of industries and security maturity levels.
• Design and validate identity security architectures, including identity governance, access management, privileged access controls, authentication strategies, and Zero Trust implementations.
• Evaluate identity‑related risks and recommend improvements across Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM/PAM platforms, and cloud identity environments.
• Perform architecture reviews and control gap assessments against security frameworks and client‑specific requirements.
• Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for client projects, migrations, and new technology deployments.
• Recommend and help implement security tooling and technical controls (SIEM, EDR, IAM, PAM, DLP, cloud security posture management, etc.).
• Develop client‑specific security policies, standards, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams (SOC, engineering, GRC) to ensure security solutions are implemented according to design.
• Stay current on emerging threats, security technologies, and industry trends to continuously improve client security strategies and architectures.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in information security, including both hands‑on technical architecture and strategic security advisory responsibilities.
• Prior experience as a CISO, vCISO, security consultant, or senior security architect, preferably in a client‑facing or multi‑client environment.
• Strong working knowledge of security frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA as applicable.
• Demonstrated experience designing cloud and enterprise security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
• Experience designing and evaluating identity security solutions, including IAM, PAM, authentication, authorization, and Zero Trust strategies.
• Proven ability to communicate security risks, recommendations, and strategy to executives, boards, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client relationships or business units with strong prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Excellent presentation, documentation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, SABSA, CRISC, CCSP.
• Prior experience working for an MSSP, consulting firm, or vCISO services organization.
• Experience with GRC platforms and risk quantification methodologies (such as FAIR).
• Industry‑specific compliance experience (healthcare, financial services, government/CMMC, etc.).
• Experience contributing to security service line growth through pre‑sales, proposals, and client retention activities.

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.