Cyber Security Architect

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect (SOX Compliance)

Location: Seattle, WA – Hybrid Role

Fulltime role

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect (SOX Compliance) to lead the design, implementation, and governance of security architectures that support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity architecture, IT general controls (ITGC), risk management, compliance frameworks, and enterprise security governance.

This role will partner closely with security, audit, infrastructure, engineering, and business teams to ensure secure systems design, compliance readiness, and effective implementation of cybersecurity controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity architectures aligned with SOX compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead security assessments and architecture reviews for applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and enterprise platforms.
• Define and enforce security controls related to ITGCs, access management, change management, logging, monitoring, and data protection.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to support SOX audits, remediation activities, and control testing.
• Develop cybersecurity standards, policies, procedures, and technical control frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify security gaps within enterprise systems and business processes.
• Architect secure solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Provide technical leadership for IAM, PAM, SIEM, endpoint security, network security, and data security initiatives.
• Support incident response planning, vulnerability management, and remediation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity controls are integrated into SDLC and operational processes.
• Maintain security documentation, architecture diagrams, and compliance evidence repositories.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security architecture.
• 3+ years of experience supporting SOX compliance and ITGC environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• SOX ITGC Controls
• NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, COBIT frameworks
• Risk Management & Governance
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Architecture & Secure Design
• Cloud Security
• Vulnerability & Threat Management
• Experience with enterprise security tools and technologies including:
• SIEM platforms
• PAM solutions
• Endpoint protection
• DLP
• Firewalls & network security
• Strong knowledge of cloud security architectures for AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience supporting external/internal audits and remediation programs.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as:
• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• CCSP
• CRISC
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or retail.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience with automation and security orchestration tools is a plus.

Key Skills:

• Cybersecurity Architecture
• SOX Compliance
• ITGC Controls
• Risk & Compliance Management
• IAM / PAM
• Cloud Security
• Security Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Audit & Remediation
• Enterprise Security Frameworks