Cyber Security Architect (Principal)

I have a full time opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to serve as the strategic and technical leader for one of our top tier investment firms. In this role, you will report directly to the CISO and drive the global cyber architecture for the organization. This role does have a very generous base salary and employee benefits package. Responsibilities Lead Cybersecurity initiatives, identifying opportunities to modernize, automate, and integrate security capabilities across platforms. Translate complex security architecture requirements into actionable roadmaps that balance business priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory expectations. Contribute to shaping the cybersecurity technology roadmap, evaluating innovative solutions through lab testing and strategic vendor partnerships. Define and maintain cybersecurity architectural blueprints, ensuring alignment across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data domains. Conduct architecture design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and cloud domains to ensure adherence to corporate policies, technical standards and security best practices. Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging security technologies—including AI/ML security controls, continuous controls monitoring solutions, and Zero Trust frameworks. Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture patterns and reference models, consistent with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK frameworks. Oversee threat modeling, security assessments, and control design for major technology initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 10–15 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 10 years leading security architecture and engineering functions in complex enterprise environments. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security and architecture certifications preferred. Technical Expertise Proven leadership in hybrid environments (on-premises + Azure Cloud). Deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture. Experience in AI/ML security, automation, continuous controls monitoring, Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM, PIM, MFA, SSO), and data protection frameworks. Proficiency with enterprise cybersecurity platforms such as Endpoint Protection Platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender), SIEM's (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel), and deception technologies. Proficiency with DevSecOps integration, infrastructure-as-code security, and automated compliance tooling. Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting frameworks, processes, a SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, PKI, and vulnerability management solutions. Strong understanding of industry standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). Experience working with global teams and managing cybersecurity initiatives across multiple regions and time zones. Senior Technical Recruiter, PRI Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr PRI Technology