Security Solutions Architect

Novolex; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Security Solutions Architect based in Lake Forest, IL. The successful candidate will define security architecture principles, evaluate proposed architectures, and maintain cybersecurity policies.

Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of experience in security architecture and must be familiar with security frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $135,000, plus comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise technology roles focusing on security architecture.
• Experience applying security frameworks at the architectural level.
• Experience defining zero trust architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define security architecture principles and design patterns for enterprise systems.
• Evaluate proposed architectures to identify risks and design gaps.
• Maintain and update cybersecurity policies to align with standards.

Skills

CyberArk or other PAM software

Protocol mastery (DMARC/DKIM/SPF)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Designing solutions in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

NIST CSF

CIS Controls

ISO 27001

OWASP

Job description

Security Solutions Architect

Location: Lake Forest, IL; Charlotte, NC; remote.

Responsibilities

• Define security architecture principles, reference architectures, and design patterns for enterprise systems, applications, and platforms.
• Provide architectural review and guidance for new initiatives, major design changes, and technology selections.
• Evaluate proposed architectures to identify systemic risk, design gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support security tooling decisions from an architectural fit and integration perspective.
• Communicate architectural decisions and risk posture effectively to technical and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and compliance teams to strengthen detection and response maturity.
• Strong knowledge of CyberArk or other PAM software and framework.
• Protocol mastery (DMARC/DKIM/SPF).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and resilience.

Cyber Governance & Policy Management

• Maintain and update cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to align with enterprise requirements and industry frameworks.
• Coordinate the policy lifecycle including drafting, review, approvals, and recertification.
• Ensure organizational alignment to governance requirements and elevate non‑adherence.

Cybersecurity Program Oversight

• Track execution of the cybersecurity roadmap.
• Collect program updates from domain owners and ensure alignment to governance expectations.
• Identify gaps or risks affecting program objectives and recommend remediation.

KPI, Metrics & Reporting

• Maintain and report on cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, and dashboards.
• Validate data sources and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Develop executive‑level governance materials.

Risk & Compliance Alignment (Non‑Audit)

• Maintain alignment of the cybersecurity program to regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Support governance processes for risks, exceptions, and policy deviations.
• Participate in governance committees and support control adherence documentation.

Cross‑Functional Governance Support

• Facilitate governance meetings and follow‑ups.
• Enforce standards for consistency across cyber domains.
• Act as a central coordination point for governance initiatives.

Educational and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise technology roles with significant focus on security architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Experience applying security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and OWASP at the architectural level.
• 3+ years of experience in designing solutions in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level discussions.
• Experience defining zero trust architectures and guiding their adoption across platforms.

Desired Skills and Certifications

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• CyberArk Certification.
• Proofpoint Certification.

Compensation and Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125,000–$135,000 plus bonus and benefits. Pay within the range is determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The benefits for this role include a 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and a wellness program.

EEO Statement

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].