Security Architect

Company Overview:

Arctiq is a global intelligence-driven technology services company delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Networking & Connected Experiences Cybersecurity Data & AI Autonomous Operations & Intelligence and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate secure and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure networking data security automation and observability under a single integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction improve resilience and make better faster decisions as their environments evolve. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

The Security Architect is responsible for designing developing and maintaining security architectures that protect client systems applications networks identities and data. This role bridges strategic security planning with hands-on technical execution by translating business security and compliance requirements into secure scalable technical solutions. The Security Architect partners closely with engineering IT infrastructure and business teams to evaluate risks implement security controls and ensure security best practices are embedded throughout the technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document secure architectures for networks cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) applications and identity systems across client environments.
• Define and maintain security architecture standards reference architectures and design patterns across the organization.
• Review new projects systems applications and vendor solutions to evaluate security architecture alignment and provide risk-based recommendations to engineering and business teams.
• Lead threat modeling exercises for new applications infrastructure changes migrations and major technology initiatives.
• Design and validate identity security architectures including identity governance access management privileged access controls authentication strategies and Zero Trust implementations.
• Evaluate identity-related risks and recommend improvements across Active Directory Entra ID IAM/PAM platforms and cloud identity environments.
• Design and implement identity and access management (IAM) network segmentation encryption and Zero Trust strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend security tooling (SIEM EDR DLP CASB WAF IAM/PAM etc.) and oversee integration into the broader security architecture.
• Partner with DevOps and Platform teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (DevSecOps) practices.
• Support incident response and forensic activities by providing architectural context root cause analysis support and remediation recommendations.
• Ensure security architectures align with applicable compliance frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001 NIST CSF PCI DSS HIPAA etc.) based on business requirements.
• Mentor engineers and junior security team members on secure design principles and architecture best practices.
• Maintain current architecture diagrams data flow diagrams security documentation and technical standards.
• Stay current on emerging threats attacker techniques identity security trends and evolving security technologies.

Required Qualifications

• 710 years of experience in information security including at least 23 years in a security architecture-focused role.
• Deep understanding of network security cloud security architecture identity security IAM/PAM and application security principles.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS Azure or GCP) and its native security services.
• Experience designing and evaluating identity security solutions including identity governance authentication authorization privileged access and Zero Trust strategies.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards including NIST CSF ISO 27001 CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or PASTA.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python Terraform or similar) are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications: CISSP SABSA CCSP GIAC (GSEC/GCIA/GDSA) AWS Security or Azure Security certifications.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as finance healthcare or government contracting.
• Experience designing implementing or maturing Zero Trust architectures.
• Prior experience leading security design reviews architecture assessments or Architecture Review Board activities.
• Experience with identity security platforms including Microsoft Entra ID Active Directory IAM or PAM solutions.

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you foryour interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC