Security Architect

Position Summary:

Encore is seeking a highly skilled Security Architect to join our Professional Services team, focused on post-sales delivery and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions. In this role, you will lead the design validation, deployment, and optimization of complex, multi-vendor security architectures for our customers.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position responsible for ensuring that solutions are successfully delivered, fully operational, and aligned to business and security outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Solution Delivery & Implementation

· Lead end-to-end deployment of enterprise security solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

· Translate high-level designs into detailed implementation plans and configurations

· Validate and refine architectures to ensure scalability, performance, and security effectiveness

Customer Engagement

· Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout delivery

· Conduct design workshops, technical reviews, and implementation sessions

· Provide guidance on security best practices and long-term roadmap alignment

Security Technologies

· Design and implement solutions across areas such as:

· Network Security (NGFW, SASE, Zero Trust)

· Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR)

· Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA, PAM)

· Cloud Security (CSPM, CNAPP, workload protection)

· SIEM / SOAR platforms

· Data Security (DLP, encryption)

Integration & Automation

· Integrate security solutions into existing infrastructure and workflows

· Develop automation and orchestration using APIs and scripting

· Ensure interoperability across platforms for end-to-end visibility

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

· Develop high-quality design documentation

· Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to customer operations teams

Troubleshooting & Escalation

· Act as senior escalation point for complex technical issues

· Collaborate with vendor support and engineering teams to resolve challenges

· Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

· Partner with pre-sales teams to refine designs and improve service delivery

· Contribute to service development, best practices, and reusable methodologies

· Mentor junior engineers

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· 8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or consulting

· Proven track record delivering complex security solutions in enterprise environments

· Experience working in a services, consulting, or VAR environment preferred

· Network security and segmentation

· Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security architectures

· Identity and access management solutions

· Endpoint detection and response platforms

· SIEM/SOAR and security analytics

· Zero Trust frameworks

· Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Zscaler, etc.)

· CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent

· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

· Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

· Focus on delivering measurable outcomes and customer success

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Occasional walking between facilities and/or at customer worksites.

· Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 15 lbs.

· Travel 25% (as needed)

Encore Technolgies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.