Head of Cyber Security Architecture & Engineering

Head of Cyber Security Architecture & Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of experience in Cybersecurity in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Three (3) years in a vulnerability management leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the organization’s cybersecurity architecture and engineering strategies
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers
• Provide guidance and training on security best practices to IT teams, developers, and business units
• Act as a senior advisor to executives and key stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and strategies
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to develop and implement technical standards and best practices
• Provide strategic direction on security infrastructure, identity management, data protection, and threat mitigation techniques
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security into cloud, DevOps, data, and application architecture
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of security technologies
• Lead security technology evaluations and recommend solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture
• Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks
• Ensure architecture designs and related implementations follow the appropriate regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Collaborate with security operations teams to enhance threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities
• Support incident response efforts by providing architectural insights and forensic analysis recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP certification or one of the following certifications: CISM, OSCP or GIAC
• Experience in operating and managing a vulnerability management program in a large enterprise environment with a global footprint
• Ability to engage stakeholders at different levels to drive vulnerability reduction across the environment
• AWS/Azure security certifications
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., CMMC, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, or NIS2)
• Experience with automated vulnerability management tools and processes
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and audit processes
• Ability to stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats
• Strong Knowledge Security Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA)