Senior Security Solution Architect : Presales (Remote)

Myriad360; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Company-funded 401k

Zero-cost health insurance

BYOD reimbursement

Coaching and feedback culture

Job summary

Myriad360 is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to design and implement advanced cybersecurity solutions for diverse clients in the United States. You will advise clients and internal teams, shaping security strategy while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities include developing scalable architectures, leading best-practice initiatives, and creating technical narratives for sales support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with architecture/engineering focus.
• Experience with at least one of Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Okta, Wiz, or Palo Alto Networks.
• Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK and risk management.
• Ability to facilitate high-level discussions and lead cross-functional security solutions.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable cybersecurity architectures including Zero Trust and advanced threat protection.
• Lead thought leadership initiatives and establish best practices.
• Prepare proposals, architectural diagrams, and statements of work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support sales with technical narratives.
• Engage with clients through discovery and tailor high-value solutions.
• Oversee solution development, BOMs, product evaluations, and high-level architectures.
• Provide strategic guidance across cybersecurity landscape.

Skills

Architecture & Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Technical Leadership

Documentation

Client Engagement

Sales Enablement

Education

CISSP

CISM

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Cloudflare

CrowdStrike

Okta

Wiz

AWS

Job description

You are ambitious, curious, and passionate about cybersecurity with at least 10 years of experience in network engineering and security. You are confident in your technical skills and equally strong in connecting with people. Your certifications from industry leaders (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, AWS, and more) reflect your expertise, and you thrive on solving complex problems, leading client conversations, and making an impact in the security space.

About The Role

As a Solutions Architect at Myriad360, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions that leverage industry-leading technologies. You will serve as a key strategic advisor to clients and internal teams, providing thought leadership and guidance to address immediate security challenges while aligning with long-term business objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Architecture & Design: Develop comprehensive, scalable cybersecurity architectures that address complex security challenges, focusing on solutions such as Zero Trust, secure access, and advanced threat protection.
• Thought Leadership: Lead initiatives toestablishbest practices and innovative approaches to cybersecurity, influencing organizational strategy and client engagement.
• Documentation: Prepare andmaintaindetailed client proposals, architectural diagrams, and statements of work, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with overall businessobjectivesand IT frameworks.
• Sales Support: Provide high-level technical support to sales teams by creating strategic proposals, BOMs, technical narratives, andparticipatingin client presentations and RFP responses.
• Client Engagement: Conduct in-depth discovery sessions, assess complex client environments, and present tailored, high-value solutions that meet their unique security needs.

This Role Is Accountable For:

• Understanding client business needs through effective communication and relationship management, partnering with Account Executives to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
• Identifyingemerging trends and shaping client understanding of market dynamics, advanced technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity.
• Leading the development of enablement resources for stakeholders, guiding them in vendor selection and strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing solution development efforts, including BOMs, product evaluations, solution narratives, and high-level architectures.
• Providingstrategic guidance across the cybersecurity landscape, ensuring an integrated approach to design and implementation.
• Continuously advancing knowledge of emerging cybersecurity technologies and frameworks, focusing on proactive risk management and compliance.
• Delivering exceptional client experiences by providing innovative, reliable, and effective cybersecurity solutions that address their most pressing challenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on architecture, engineering, and strategy across diverse environments.
• Must have experience working with at least one of the following technologies: Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Okta, Wiz, or Palo Alto Networks.; advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalentishighly preferred.
• Deepexpertisein cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies, including NIST, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, with a strong understanding of risk management and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability tofacilitatehigh-level discussions, drive consensus among stakeholders, and lead collaborative security solutions across various teams.
• Strong aptitude for engaging withleadersand key stakeholders to understand security needs, ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand strategic risk mitigation.
• Significant experiencein building andmaintainingstrong client relationships, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity best practices and customer satisfaction.
• Exceptional time management and project management skills, witha track recordof managing large-scale security projects and delivering results within defined timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create and present high-quality technical documentation, security policies, and architectural diagrams.
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, combined with advanced knowledge in at least one other area such as cloud security, network security, or application security, with a focus on strategic integration.
• In-depth familiarity with threat modeling, incident response, and security monitoring solutions that drive the design of secure systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multi-vendor security environments, with a demonstrated ability to architect solutions that address complex integration and compliance challenges.
• Advanced understanding of security management tools and technologies,EDR, XDR,including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection, with a focus on automation and orchestration.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and security awareness training, ensuring adherence to company policies and best practices.
• Willingness to take onadditionalleadership responsibilities and mentor other team members as needed.

Must be based in the United States.

A Little About Us

Our mission is to challenge and enable our employees to achieve great things.

We live and breathe our core values:

• We Before Me: We demonstrate empathy through our actions and solicit diverse voices and opinions. We put ourselves in each other's shoes, readily admit our mistakes, and generously share our time and knowledge.
• Dare To Be Great: We are big-picture thinkers who focus on solutions to problems. We solicit and offer actionable feedback to others without hesitation. We embrace opportunities to improve ourselves, our teams, and our work. We aim to be the best of the best.
• Own It: We set clear expectations, communicate proactively, and follow through on our commitments. We take pride in the experiences we create and the outcomes we deliver. We are personally invested in the success of our team and our clients. We iterate to deliver ever better results.

We are consistently listed among Inc & Crain's "Best Places to Work" and we're proud of our accessible & engaged executive team. We believe in cultivating an atmosphere ofinclusion andproviding an environment that enables every employee to work to the best of their ability.

Some of Our Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Incentive compensation plans for all employees
• Company-funded 401k contributions
• Zero-cost employer-covered health insurance
• Annual BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) reimbursement up to $500
• Transparent, candid culture with 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, and a consistent feedback loop
• Quirky, diverse, respectful, high-performing coworkers you’ll want to achieve greatness with!

Pursuant to the NYC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range in New York City for this position is $220,000- $300,000 OTE , base salary plus bonus and/or commission. Compensation in other geographies may vary.

Myriad360 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.