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Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect
Experience: 11 Years
Location: Glenview, IL (Onsite)
Work Mode: Client Location - No Remote / No Relocation
LOCALS Preferred
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.
Key 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:
- Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Application Security & Secure SDLC
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)
- 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
Salary : $65 - $70