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Cybersecurity Architect

Redrouthu's IncChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape enterprise-wide security architecture and drive impactful growth within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced cybersecurity professional eager to leverage your expertise in cloud security, risk management, and frameworks like NIST and Zero Trust. Apply today to elevate your career and contribute to cutting-edge security solutions.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and govern
enterprise-wide security architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security
frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and enterprise security design, with a strong ability to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.


Responsibilities

  • Define and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture strategy aligned with business goals
  • Design secure architectures across on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), and hybrid environments.
  •  Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
  •  Develop and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices.
  •  Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to embed security into design (DevSecOps)
  • Oversee identity and access management (IAM), network security, endpoint protection,
  • and data security
  •  Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies.
  • Support incident response planning and provide architectural guidance during security incidents.
  •  Conduct security audits, compliance assessments, and remediation planning.
  •  Mentor junior security engineers and architects.
  • Required Skills & Expertise
  •  Strong experience in enterprise security architecture design
  • Deep knowledge of:

o Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)

o Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

o Application Security & Secure SDLC

o Identity & Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)

o Data Protection & Encryption

  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
  • Experience in threat modeling and risk management methodologies
  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS as applicable
  • Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  •  CISM / CISA
  •  SABSA / TOGAF
  • Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Soft Skills

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Skills

AWS
Encryption
MFA
SSO
Azure
GDPR
Google Cloud
HIPAA
PowerShell
Python
Stakeholder Management
Zero Trust

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