E-IT · 3 hours ago
Cybersecurity Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expE-IT is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to serve as the strategic and technical leader advancing their global cyber architecture and engineering maturity. The successful candidate will act as the principal technical authority on cybersecurity architecture and engineering execution, driving secure design practices and technology modernization while collaborating closely with various teams.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the CISO’s principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, engineering strategy, and emerging technology risks
Drive the execution of architectural and engineering objectives within the cybersecurity program, ensuring alignment with the CISO’s overall strategy and governance framework
Lead Cybersecurity Technology Build (CTB) initiatives, identifying opportunities to modernize, automate, and integrate security capabilities across platforms
Translate complex security architecture requirements into actionable roadmaps that balance business priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory expectations
Contribute to shaping the cybersecurity technology roadmap, evaluating innovative solutions through lab testing and strategic vendor partnerships
Define and maintain cybersecurity architectural blueprints, ensuring alignment across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data domains
Conduct architecture design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and cloud domains to ensure adherence to corporate policies, technical standards and security best practices
Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging security technologies—including AI/ML security controls, continuous controls monitoring solutions, and Zero Trust frameworks
Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture patterns and reference models, consistent with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Oversee threat modeling, security assessments, and control design for major technology initiatives
Guide engineering teams in implementing secure configurations, hardening standards, and automated control validations to embed security-by-design principles across the enterprise
Collaborate with Cyber Operations, GRC, and IT Infrastructure teams to ensure consistent architecture enforcement and operational integration
Establish and evolve governance processes to ensure architectural consistency, control effectiveness, and secure technology adoption across global programs
Contribute to cybersecurity strategy development, budget planning, and investment roadmaps
Partner with global cybersecurity and IT teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC to ensure alignment and operational consistency
Act as a technical point of contact for community engagement with industry groups such as FS-ISAC, participating in intelligence sharing and best-practice exchanges
Mentor and develop engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 10 years leading security architecture and engineering functions in complex enterprise environments
Proven leadership in hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure Cloud)
Deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture
Experience in AI/ML security, automation, continuous controls monitoring, Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM, PIM, MFA, SSO), and data protection frameworks
Proficiency with enterprise cybersecurity platforms such as Endpoint Protection Platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), SIEM's (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel), and deception technologies
Proficiency with DevSecOps integration, infrastructure-as-code security, and automated compliance tooling
Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting frameworks, processes, and platforms
Hands-on familiarity with SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, PKI, and vulnerability management solutions
Strong understanding of industry standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Experience working with global teams and managing cybersecurity initiatives across multiple regions and time zones
Strategic Influence: Shapes cybersecurity technical direction and engages senior technology stakeholders in risk-aware decision-making
Technical Authority: Recognized as a trusted expert in secure architecture, engineering, and technology integration
Collaboration: Builds partnerships across IT and business domains and collaborates effectively with global colleagues
Innovation: Champions AI automation, continuous control enhancement, and secure-by-design innovation to improve resilience and efficiency
Communication: Simplifies complex cybersecurity concepts for executive and business audiences with clarity and precision
Preferred
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security and architecture certifications preferred
Company
E-IT
E-IT Professionals Corp. (EIT) is an award-winning consulting firm that specializes in IT recruitment management and staffing.
51-200 employees
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