- Company Name
- PRI Technology
- Job Title
- Cyber Security Architect
- Job Description
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Job Title: Cyber Security Architect
Role Summary
Strategic technical leader responsible for designing, advancing, and governing global cybersecurity architecture across a multi‑region investment firm. Works directly with the CISO to align security with business objectives, regulatory mandates, and emerging technology trends.
Expectations
- Lead end‑to‑end security architecture program for on‑premises and Azure cloud environments.
- Translate complex security requirements into actionable roadmaps that balance risk, compliance, and business value.
- Drive adoption of automation, AI/ML security controls, and Zero‑Trust principles across all technology domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor security architecture teams, overseeing design, governance, and implementation of enterprise architecture blueprints.
- Conduct architecture design reviews and threat modeling for new and existing applications, infrastructure, and cloud services.
- Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging security technologies and vendor solutions through lab testing and strategic partnerships.
- Develop and maintain architecture patterns and reference models aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and related frameworks.
- Oversee continuous controls monitoring, DevSecOps integration, infrastructure‑as‑code security, and automated compliance tooling.
- Manage global cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring consistent application of policies across regions and time zones.
Required Skills
- 10–15 years of progressive cyber security experience, with at least 10 years leading architecture and engineering functions in complex enterprises.
- Deep expertise in application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture (on‑premises + Azure).
- Proven experience in AI/ML security, continuous monitoring, Zero‑Trust, IAM (PIM, MFA, SSO), data protection, and deception technologies.
- Proficiency with endpoint protection (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), SIEM (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR/XDR, DLP, PKI, and vulnerability management.
- Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and related industry frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑regional teams and deliver security solutions at scale.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent cloud security/architecture qualifications highly preferred.