Strategic Security Architect & vCISO Advisor

Arctiq; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctiq is seeking a Security Architect / vCISO to lead client‑facing security initiatives, pairing deep technical expertise with strategic guidance. The role acts as an outsourced CISO for multiple clients, shaping security strategy, risk posture, and executive communications while translating concepts into concrete architectures.

You will design secure cloud, network, and identity architectures, lead threat modeling, coordinate incident response, and support pre‑sales through scoping

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in information security, including hands‑on architecture and advisory responsibilities.
• Prior experience as a CISO, vCISO, security consultant, or senior security architect, preferably client-facing.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated experience designing cloud and enterprise security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience designing and evaluating identity security solutions (IAM, PAM, authentication, Zero Trust).
• Proven ability to communicate security risks and strategy to executives and boards.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the virtual CISO for a portfolio of client accounts and act as a strategic security advisor.
• Develop security strategies, roadmaps, and risk registers aligned with client objectives.
• Lead board-level security discussions and translate risks into business impact.
• Own client compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF).
• Conduct enterprise security risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Lead incident response advisory during security events and coordinate resources.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders as a trusted security partner.
• Support pre-sales activities, including scoping vCISO engagements and assessments.
• Design secure network, cloud, application, and identity architectures.
• Evaluate identity security solutions, including IAM/PAM and Zero Trust.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure designs are implemented.

Skills

Security architecture

Client-facing

Executive advisory

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Zero Trust

Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM/PAM

Compliance frameworks

Executive communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR

GRC platforms

Job description

Arctiq is seeking a Security Architect / vCISO to lead client‑facing security initiatives, pairing deep technical expertise with strategic guidance. The role acts as an outsourced CISO for multiple clients, shaping security strategy, risk posture, and executive communications while translating concepts into concrete architectures.

You will design secure cloud, network, and identity architectures, lead threat modeling, coordinate incident response, and support pre‑sales through scoping