Sr. Solutions Architect - SHI Labs - Cybersecurity

SHI International Corp.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellness, and financial benefits

Continuous professional growth opportunities

Diversity commitment as a minority- and woman-owned enterprise

Job summary

SHI International Corp. seeks a Senior Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity Lab. This key role combines customer advisory, solution architecture, and technical execution, leading engagements with enterprise customers to design and validate cybersecurity solutions.

Ideal candidates will be well-versed in complex multi-vendor environments and possess a strong command of cybersecurity protocols. This position includes significant interaction with executive clients, ensuring security requirements translate into actionable architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in ZTNA, SASE, VDI, and network segmentation.
• Proficient in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud architecture.
• Strong communication across executive and engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements and advisory roles.
• Design lab environments and validate cybersecurity solutions.
• Drive innovation and mentor engineers in the cybersecurity lab.

Skills

Secure Access & Network Security

Cloud Security

Identity & Access Management

Endpoint Security

Data Center & Hybrid Security

Data Security

Application Security

Scripting and automation

Complex environment design and troubleshooting

Multi-technology integrations

Education

10+ years in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or consulting roles

Tools

Lucid

Visio

Job description

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year and are now a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. SHI’s concierge approach helps over 17,000 organizations worldwide solve what’s next. The heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team you’ll enjoy the following:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority‑ and woman‑owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World‑class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity Lab in a high‑impact, hands‑on role that blends customer advisory, solution architecture, and deep technical execution. This position operates at the intersection of pre‑sales and post‑sales, driving both strategic direction and technical outcomes through real‑world lab validation and customer engagements. As a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, you will lead the design, build, and validation of complex, multi‑vendor cybersecurity solutions across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging executives and engineers, translating business and security requirements into actionable architectures that deliver measurable outcomes.

Role Description

Customer Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the lead technical voice in large, multi‑stakeholder enterprise customer engagements
• Act as a trusted advisor to Field CIOs, CISOs, and engineering teams, influencing cybersecurity strategy and technology decisions
• Translate business and security requirements into structured use cases and test plans
• Lead customer workshops, technical deep dives, and executive‑level briefings

Architecture, Design & Lab Execution

• Design and build complex lab environments simulating enterprise architectures (on‑prem, multi‑cloud, and global branch scenarios)
• Develop and execute proof‑of‑concept and proof‑of‑value testing across multiple security domains
• Validate vendor capabilities, integration points, and real‑world operational impact
• Produce reference architectures, detailed design documentation, and validation reports

Pre‑Sales Technical Leadership

• Partner with account teams and presales engineering to develop solution strategies, bills of materials, and statements of work
• Lead technical scoping, sizing, and delivery planning for services engagements
• Develop and validate clearly defined use cases and test cases
• Ensure successful execution of projects, stepping in to resolve complex or at‑risk deployments

Lab Innovation & Practice Leadership

• Drive innovation within the cybersecurity lab by evaluating emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes
• Provide actionable feedback to vendors on product gaps, limitations, and enhancement opportunities
• Mentor and develop engineers across the practice, from junior to senior levels
• Assist with talent identification and participate in technical interviewing

Behaviors and Competencies

• Problem‑Solving: Proactively identify and own complex problem‑solving initiatives, create preventative measures, collaborate for solutions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Communication: Effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate communication between others, and mentor communication skills.
• Adaptability: Lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
• Leadership: Own complex team initiatives, collaborate in decision‑making processes, and drive team performance.
• Teamwork: Build and lead multiple teams, foster a cooperative environment, and ensure effective communication among team members.
• Self‑Motivation: Own personal or professional initiatives, collaborate when necessary, and drive results through self‑motivation.

Skill Level Requirements

• Secure Access & Network Security: ZTNA, SASE, VDI, browser isolation, remote access, NGFW, segmentation, SD‑WAN
• Cloud Security: Architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Identity & Access Management: IAM, PAM, federation, and governance
• Endpoint Security: EDR and XDR platforms
• Data Center & Hybrid Security: CNAPP, CASB, NDR, and secure architecture rationalization
• Data Security: Data access governance, DSPM, key management, PKI, HSM, certificate authorities, encryption, email security, and DLP
• Application Security: Web application and API protection, secure web gateway, DevSecOps, and SDLC processes

Additional Skill Level Requirements

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities
• Ability to design, build, and troubleshoot complex, integrated environments
• Experience performing multi‑technology integrations and interoperability testing
• Expert‑level proficiency using Lucid and/or Visio to create complex cybersecurity and data center architecture diagrams

Other Requirements

• Operate independently while managing multiple concurrent engagements
• Proven ability to lead high‑stakes initiatives and recover at‑risk projects
• Strong communication skills across executive, architectural, and engineering audiences
• Recognized as a trusted advisor by customers and internal stakeholders

Preferred Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or consulting roles
• Experience in a value‑added reseller, consulting firm, or systems integrator strongly preferred
• Proven success in a hybrid pre‑sales/post‑sales role
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale, multi‑vendor security engagements
• Experience working within or alongside a Technical Enablement Center or Cyber Lab
• History of driving measurable outcomes such as significant services revenue generation and influence on large‑scale security purchasing decisions
• Experience mentoring teams and shaping enterprise or national‑level practices

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CCIE Security (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $180,000 – $260,000, including base salary and bonus. Compensation depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location, and will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status