A leading global organization in a highly regulated sector is seeking a skilled Manager of Security Architecture and Cloud to design, implement, and oversee secure architectures across enterprise, hybrid, and cloud environments. This individual will play a key role in embedding security into IT and application design, ensuring that identity, access, and cloud controls are consistent, scalable, and resilient.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and leadership skills, able to influence architecture decisions and guide secure digital transformation initiatives.
Develop and maintain secure architecture frameworks and reference models for multi-cloud and enterprise environments.
Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for critical systems and platforms.
Ensure consistent application of cloud security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, logging, and monitoring, across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Lead security design input into enterprise IT and application development, embedding DevSecOps practices into continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with regional and global cybersecurity teams to maintain architectural alignment and governance.
Provide architectural insight to incident response and remediation teams to strengthen system resilience and future prevention.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leadership, communicating complex technical concepts clearly and translating security risks into actionable business recommendations.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or enterprise architecture, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
Proven background designing or reviewing secure architectures in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience leading or advising on DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline integration for secure application development.
Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks applicable to highly regulated organizations.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence across business and technical teams.
Advanced knowledge of Security Architecture and Cloud Security Design, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Proficiency in IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration of native cloud security controls across major cloud providers.
Experience conducting threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews for enterprise systems.
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices security practices.
Working knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CSA CCM as they apply to architecture governance.
Required: CISSP or CCSP
Preferred: AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or TOGAF certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field required.
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or similar field preferred.
Base salary in the range of $140,000 to $165,000, plus annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and technical depth.
Hybrid role, North America–based (East Coast location preferred).
Reports to a senior cybersecurity leader within the global organization.
Requires up to 10% domestic or international travel.
