Senior CyberSecurity Architect

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead end-to-end security architecture, solution design, and customer engagements across enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs.

This role combines customer-facing consulting, presales solutioning, and Transition & Transformation (T&T) leadership, along with security assessments and maturity evaluations across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities1. Customer Engagement & Solutioning

• Act as the primary security architect for customer discussions, RFPs, and proposals
• Gather requirements and translate them into secure, scalable architecture solutions
• Present solutions to CISO, GRC, SOC, and Network Security stakeholders
• Support pre-sales, estimation, and proposal development

1. Security Architecture & Design * Design end-to-end cybersecurity architectures across: + Network Security (SASE, Zero Trust) + Cloud Security (Azure, AWS) + Endpoint Security & EDR + IAM / Identity Security + Data Security & DLP * Develop HLD/LLD, architecture patterns, and blueprints * Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)

2. Transition & Transformation (T&T) Leadership * Drive end-to-end transition and transformation initiatives (short-term and long-term) * Define target-state architecture, roadmap, and execution strategy * Conduct current-state assessments, gap analysis, and transformation planning * Lead security modernisation, tool migration, and rationalisation programs * Ensure implementation aligns with approved architecture and standards

3. Security Assessment & Maturity Evaluation * Drive knowledge transfer and stakeholder alignment across: + CISO + GRC + SOC + Network Security teams * Perform gap assessment of information security processes vs implementation, covering: + Access Control + Network Security + HR Security + Security Incident Management + Change Management * Conduct: + Information Security control maturity reviews + SOC maturity baseline assessments + Security coverage and control effectiveness analysis * Map current control inventory against: + ISMS frameworks + TISAX requirements + Other relevant industry standards * Lead TISAX Readiness Assessment (Phase 1 - critical programs/projects) * Prepare Current State Assessment Reports, including: + Identified gaps + Risk prioritisation + Actionable remediation roadmap + Transformation recommendations

4. Program Governance & Execution * Define and monitor architecture governance, KPIs, and success metrics * Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans * Work with delivery teams to ensure architecture compliance and execution alignment * Collaborate with PMs and stakeholders on program delivery governance

5. Technical Leadership & Innovation * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic security improvements * Guide engineering teams across SOC, IAM, and AppSec domains * Drive adoption of automation, AI-driven detection, and advanced security capabilities

• Strong experience across enterprise cybersecurity domains
• Exposure to MSSP / managed security environments
• Hands-on knowledge of tools such as:
• CrowdStrike, MS Centinel, Defender
• Palo Alto, Zscaler
• SIEM/SOAR (Splunk, Sentinel)
• IAM solutions (Okta, Entra ID)

Architecture & Consulting Skills

• Experience in enterprise architecture and security consulting
• Strong knowledge of:
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Security frameworks & compliance
• Risk assessment and control design

Customer-Facing Skills

• Proven experience engaging with:
• CXO / CISO stakeholders
• Business and technology teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, * 12-15 years in Cybersecurity / Information Security
• 4-6 years in architecture / consulting roles
• Experience in large-scale transformation and assessment programs
• Preferred Certifications:
• CISSP / CISM (mandatory)
• CCSP / SABSA / TOGAF (good to have)

Key Success Metrics

• Successful customer solutioning and proposal wins
• Quality of architecture and assessment deliverables
• Completion of T&T and maturity assessment initiatives
• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder feedback

Good to Have

• Experience in TISAX / ISMS audits and readiness programs
• Exposure to multi-customer shared services models
• Experience in M&A, carve-outs, or large transformation programs