Senior Cyber Security Solution Architect - Cloud & Zero Trust

Bain & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,500 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Chicago is seeking a senior cyber security architect to shape enterprise security architecture across cloud, identity, data, AI, and hybrid environments. You will translate business goals into secure architectures and guide large transformation programs, working with CISOs and senior leaders.

The role emphasizes STRIDE threat modelling, Zero Trust, and alignment with NIST/ISO standards, with travel and in-person collaboration required; three days per week on site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cyber security, including security architecture and leadership.
• Designing enterprise security architectures across hybrid, cloud, and legacy.
• Deep cloud security expertise (Azure, AWS, GCP) and identity management.
• Advising senior leaders on enterprise cyber security strategy and large-scale programs.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SABSA, MITRE ATT&CK, NIS2, CIS Controls.
• Experience applying STRIDE threat modelling and secure-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally; in-person collaboration required.

Responsibilities

• Shape Architecture and Technology Strategy: lead enterprise, security, cloud, and identity architectures aligned to business outcomes and risk.
• Advise and Influence Senior Leaders: translate cyber risks into business decisions for executives.
• Enable Transformation at Scale: embed security architecture into large transformation programs across hybrid environments.
• Advance Bain’s Reputation and Growth: contribute to thought leadership and client value in cyber security architecture.

Skills

Cyber security

Security architecture

STRIDE

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Identity management

Threat modelling

Executive advisory

Regulatory standards

Hybrid architectures

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Bain & Company in Chicago is seeking a senior cyber security architect to shape enterprise security architecture across cloud, identity, data, AI, and hybrid environments. You will translate business goals into secure architectures and guide large transformation programs, working with CISOs and senior leaders.

The role emphasizes STRIDE threat modelling, Zero Trust, and alignment with NIST/ISO standards, with travel and in-person collaboration required; three days per week on site.