Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Lead Cybersecurity Architect to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing our cybersecurity posture by communicating essential guidelines across engineering and business teams and aiding their implementation.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Engage continuously with engineering teams to guide them on architectural decisions and implement cybersecurity controls.
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks through thorough threat modeling of products and enterprise tools.
- Provide cybersecurity architecture consultations across major programs and solutions.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity peers to foster a cohesive department and maintain communication about business-specific activities.
- Serve as the onsite cybersecurity representative for product and engineering teams.
- Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and engineering teams to enhance existing architectures with security recommendations.
- Participate in security events and incident response efforts, identifying design gaps and proposing solutions to avert future threats.
- Educate architects and engineers on cybersecurity best practices and standards.
- Work with legal and security governance teams to ensure architectural compliance with relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 4 years focused on cybersecurity.Proficient in designing, securing, or operating AWS infrastructure and services.Ability to communicate cybersecurity policies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong customer service, writing, and presentation skills.Collaborative approach to working with key stakeholders and other cybersecurity teams.Experience evaluating risks and recommending business actions based on risk impact and likelihood.Knowledge of technologies and architectures related to zero trust, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtualization, containerization, and DevSecOps.Proven problem-solving skills in complex cybersecurity challenges with solid business acumen.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience initiating change in Fortune 1000 companies.In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, FFIEC).Preferred Qualifications :
Experience developing cybersecurity standard methodologies across all layers of hosting and application stacks in cloud and on-premises environments.Knowledge of IAM, cryptography, key management, and security protocols.Expertise in application security implementations and methodologies.Extensive knowledge in programming and technologies including Python, .NET, Java, and cloud patterns.Experience with firewalls, web application firewalls, and network architectures.Familiarity with AWS Well-Architected Framework.Experience establishing strategies for cloud enterprise solutions in AWS, GCP, or Azure.Understanding of cloud containers and serverless platforms.Background in critical infrastructure industries such as telecommunications or financial services.Experience with Big Four consulting or Fortune 500 companies.Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, AWS).Compensation : The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $119,600.00 to $199,400.00, depending on location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligibility for additional compensation may include an incentive program.
Benefits : We provide eligible employees with flexible vacation options, seven paid holidays per year, and up to 160 hours of paid wellness time. Additional paid time off is available for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military service, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States without any current or future sponsorship.