Senior Security Practice Architect for MSP Partners

Barracuda; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High‑quality health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Career‑growth opportunities

Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Barracuda is looking for a Principal Security Practice Architect to act as a senior technical advisor, responsible for enhancing the security capabilities of our strategic partners. This role requires 8+ years of experience in security architecture or pre-sales roles, along with a strong understanding of various security frameworks. The position involves guiding partners in designing and developing security services and conducting executive-level workshops. This is a chance to join a team that values your input and offers internal mobility and career-growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in security architecture, pre‑sales engineering, or consulting roles.
• Experience working with MSPs, MSSPs, or service provider environments.
• Strong understanding of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST).
• Hands‑on expertise in cloud security, network security, email security, or data protection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver security service blueprints, maturity models, and best‑practice frameworks.
• Run executive‑level workshops to align partner leadership on security strategy.
• Provide thought leadership on security trends and evolving customer needs.
• Support complex RFI/RFP responses and provide technical thought leadership.

Skills

Security architecture

Pre-sales engineering

Consulting roles

Cloud security

Network security

Email security

Data protection technologies

Excellent communication

Education

CISSP, CCSP, Azure/AWS security certifications

Job description

Barracuda is looking for a Principal Security Practice Architect to act as a senior technical advisor, responsible for enhancing the security capabilities of our strategic partners. This role requires 8+ years of experience in security architecture or pre-sales roles, along with a strong understanding of various security frameworks. The position involves guiding partners in designing and developing security services and conducting executive-level workshops. This is a chance to join a team that values your input and offers internal mobility and career-growth opportunities.