Information Security Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Information Security Architect based in United States.

This role plays a critical part in shaping and advancing enterprise-wide security architecture across complex, hybrid technology environments.
It focuses on designing scalable, resilient, and future-proof security frameworks that protect systems, data, identities, and applications across the organization.
You will provide strategic leadership while ensuring security initiatives align with broader business objectives and regulatory requirements.
The position requires deep technical expertise in modern cybersecurity domains, combined with the ability to influence architectural decisions across multiple teams.
You will work closely with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to embed security into every layer of the technology stack.
This is a high-impact role where automation, identity security, and risk reduction are key drivers of success.
It is ideal for a senior security professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and enjoys shaping long-term security strategy.

• Define and drive enterprise security architecture strategy across network, application, data, and identity domains, ensuring alignment with business and compliance objectives.
• Design and implement scalable security frameworks across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments, ensuring resilience and defense-in-depth principles.
• Lead initiatives in identity and access management, including secure authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate security risks by identifying vulnerabilities and developing robust remediation and control strategies.
• Evaluate, integrate, and optimize advanced security technologies across the enterprise, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Drive automation across security operations and architecture to improve efficiency, consistency, and threat response capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to embed security controls into system design, development pipelines, and infrastructure deployments.
• Provide leadership in security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention strategies.
• Influence stakeholders across the organization through education, consultation, and security best practice advocacy.
• Support development of secure, scalable architectures incorporating modern cloud security and zero-trust principles.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in information security with a strong focus on security architecture in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise designing and securing on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of core security domains including identity and access management, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, and SASE architectures.
• Experience implementing scalable security solutions based on defense-in-depth and zero-trust principles.
• Strong understanding of cloud security practices and securing distributed cloud environments.
• Experience integrating security into development pipelines and workflows using DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and logging tools such as SIEM platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles and privacy regulations.
• Proven ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders across large organizations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in remote, distributed, and multi-time-zone environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range: $146,000 to $156,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time permanent role with stable long-term career growth opportunities.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility across U.S. time zones.
• Opportunity to design and influence enterprise-scale security architecture.
• Exposure to modern cloud, hybrid, and advanced cybersecurity technologies.
• Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on mentorship and technical leadership.
• Inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity, equity, and professional development.
• Potential for travel depending on project and organizational needs.