Principal Security Architect

Berkley Technology Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services LLC in Wilmington, DE is seeking a senior security architect to lead Zero Trust and ZTNA initiatives across the enterprise. You will define strategy, roadmaps, and reference architectures, and mentor teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on design of macro- and micro-segmentation, identity-centric access controls, and automated remediation using SOAR, APIs, and orchestration, with a focus on AI security controls and risk-based governance.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in cybersecurity, network security, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading large-scale security or infrastructure transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Zero Trust and ZTNA architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with macro- and micro-segmentation approaches.
• Experience implementing automated remediation using SOAR platforms, APIs, and orchestration.
• Experience defining security controls for AI/ML systems, including access governance and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise ZTNA strategy, roadmap, and reference architectures.
• Lead enterprise-wide ZTNA transformation programs from strategy through execution.
• Design and implement both macro-segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies across network and application environments.
• Architect identity-centric access controls based on user, device, and contextual risk signals.
• Drive integration of ZTNA with the enterprise security ecosystem (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, IAM).
• Design and implement automated remediation capabilities leveraging SOAR, orchestration platforms, and policy engines.
• Establish and enforce security controls for AI-enabled systems interacting within ZTNA frameworks.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments across access pathways and AI-integrated services.
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection for ZTNA, SASE, automation, and AI security technologies.
• Provide executive advisory and governance for Zero Trust and secure access initiatives.
• Mentor architecture and engineering teams and establish a Zero Trust center of excellence.
• Collaborate across security, IT, cloud, and application teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Skills

Zero Trust architecture

ZTNA strategy

Security architecture

Enterprise architecture

Threat modeling

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation & SOAR

AI security controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Job Overview

Berkley Technology Services LLC provides technology solutions and services in support of W. R. Berkley Corporation and its operating units. The company focuses on secure, modern, and scalable technology capabilities that enable the business to operate effectively and safely in a complex digital environment.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise ZTNA strategy, roadmap, and reference architectures.
• Lead enterprise-wide ZTNA transformation programs from strategy through execution.
• Design and implement both macro‑segmentation and micro‑segmentation strategies across network and application environments.
• Architect identity‑centric access controls based on user, device, and contextual risk signals.
• Drive integration of ZTNA with the enterprise security ecosystem (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, IAM).
• Design and implement automated remediation capabilities leveraging SOAR, orchestration platforms, and policy engines to dynamically respond to threats and non‑compliance.
• Establish and enforce security controls for AI‑enabled systems interacting within ZTNA frameworks, including model access controls, data protection, and monitoring of AI‑driven access behaviors.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments across access pathways, segmentation boundaries, and AI‑integrated services.
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection for ZTNA, SASE, automation, and AI security technologies.
• Provide executive advisory and governance for Zero Trust and secure access initiatives.
• Mentor architecture and engineering teams and establish a Zero Trust center of excellence.
• Collaborate across security, IT, cloud, and application teams in a fast‑paced enterprise environment to drive successful ZTNA adoption.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in cybersecurity, network security, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading large‑scale security or infrastructure transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Zero Trust and ZTNA architectures.
• Strong hands‑on experience with both macro‑segmentation and micro‑segmentation approaches.
• Experience implementing automated remediation capabilities using SOAR platforms, APIs, and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience defining and implementing security controls for AI/ML systems, including access governance, data protection, and monitoring.
• Enterprise security architecture and systems thinking.
• Program leadership and transformation delivery.
• Stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Risk management and threat modeling.
• Automation and security orchestration expertise.
• Understanding of AI security risks and controls in enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or Zero Trust/security architecture certifications.
• Experience with ZTNA/SASE platforms such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco SSE, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and identity platforms (e.g., Entra, Okta).
• Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel:

• Primary location: Wilmington, DE.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role