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Senior Cybersecurity Architect (Remote)
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client, a global leader in digital transformation, is seeking an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Architect to join their elite, fully remote security team. This vital role focuses on designing, implementing, and evolving comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and architectures to protect critical assets against sophisticated threats.
As a Senior Cybersecurity Architect, you will be responsible for defining the organization's security posture across various technology stacks, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Your duties will involve translating business requirements into secure architectural designs, selecting appropriate security technologies, and establishing robust security controls. You will lead the development of security frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response planning. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle (DevSecOps). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing secure networks, applications, and data protection solutions. Strong leadership qualities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences are essential. You will be instrumental in guiding the organization's cybersecurity roadmap and mentoring junior security professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive cutting-edge security innovation in a fully remote setting.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Cybersecurity Architect, you will be responsible for defining the organization's security posture across various technology stacks, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Your duties will involve translating business requirements into secure architectural designs, selecting appropriate security technologies, and establishing robust security controls. You will lead the development of security frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response planning. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle (DevSecOps). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing secure networks, applications, and data protection solutions. Strong leadership qualities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences are essential. You will be instrumental in guiding the organization's cybersecurity roadmap and mentoring junior security professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive cutting-edge security innovation in a fully remote setting.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity architectures and strategies.
- Define security requirements and controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises infrastructure, and hybrid systems.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Select and evaluate cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
- Lead security architecture reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with engineering and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Develop and manage incident response plans and security playbooks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers and analysts.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role.
- Proven expertise in designing secure cloud architectures and implementing security controls.
- Deep understanding of network security, endpoint security, data security, and application security.
- Experience with security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and threat intelligence.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of security compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA) are highly desirable.
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Senior Cybersecurity Architect (Remote)
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a leader in advanced data solutions, is seeking a seasoned Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and manage robust security frameworks for their global operations. This is a critical, fully remote position requiring deep expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices across diverse technological environments. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's overall security architecture, including network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, and data privacy solutions. Your role will involve conducting thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and formulating strategies to mitigate threats. You will collaborate closely with IT infrastructure, development, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into every aspect of the technology lifecycle. Key responsibilities include evaluating and recommending new security technologies, developing security policies and standards, and overseeing incident response planning and execution. You will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing secure systems, a strong understanding of common attack vectors, and proficiency in security assessment tools. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for articulating complex security concepts and leading security initiatives. As a remote team member, you must demonstrate exceptional self-discipline, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative ties with a distributed workforce. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of a leading technology firm and contribute to a secure digital future from anywhere in the world.
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