IT Cybersecurity Architect
Core
Designing and delivering scalable, cost-effective security architecture across a distributed retail enterprise, securing POS environments, cloud platforms, and corporate systems.
Role type
Senior IC Cybersecurity Architect
Builds
Secure architecture for retail stores, distribution centers, data centers, and multi-cloud platforms
Domain
Retail / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise security architecture design, Zero Trust implementation, Cloud security (AWS/Azure), Identity-first security (MFA, PAM, SSO), CI/CD security integration, Threat modeling, Compliance (PCI DSS, NIST CSF), Security tooling strategy, Incident response, Vulnerability management, Application security, Data privacy and encryption, Network security, Endpoint security, Messaging security, Authentication and authorization, Data security tools, Cloud security posture management
Preferred skills
Zero Trust implementations at scale, Modern identity platforms (Okta, Entra ID, Active Directory), M&A and divestiture support, Industry certifications (CASA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, PCIP)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND, OWASP Top 10, CIS Controls, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, WAF, Proxies, IDS/IPS, VPN, Taps, Firewalls, AV, EDR, Application Control, PKI, SIEM, Email Firewall, PAM, SSO, SAML, IAM, MFA, eDiscovery, DSPM, CSPM
Responsibilities
Define and implement enterprise security architecture standards, Develop reference architectures for Zero Trust and cloud security, Partner with engineering to review solution designs, Lead Architecture Review Board governance, Integrate security controls into CI/CD and IaC, Design and implement identity-first security, Advance Zero Trust adoption, Architect secure cloud environments, Collaborate on cloud security tools, Define enterprise security tooling strategy, Apply threat-informed defense strategies, Conduct threat modeling, Ensure compliance with PCI DSS and NIST CSF, Support audit readiness and risk assessments, Design architectures for divestitures and TSAs, Enable secure system separation and third-party onboarding
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership experience