Enterprise Security Architect

Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Security) The Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Security) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise architectures, systems, applications, networks, and cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, security engineering, and compliance initiatives while ensuring Apex's information assets are protected against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to develop security solutions that align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design Design and maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture aligned with business and technology strategies. Develop secure architectures for cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Create and maintain security standards, reference architectures, and technical design documents. Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security controls and solutions. Security Engineering & Implementation Design, implement, and optimize security controls across networks, systems, endpoints, applications, and cloud platforms. Lead deployment and integration of security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR/XDR, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms. Develop and automate security processes using scripting and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and cloud engineering teams to embed security into technology solutions. Risk Management & Compliance Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. Identify security gaps and develop remediation strategies. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry frameworks, including:

NIST 800-53

NIST 800-171/172

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

SOC 2

Support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives. Incident Response & Security Operations Provide architectural guidance during cybersecurity incidents and investigations. Support incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis activities. Review security events and identify opportunities to strengthen defensive capabilities. Assist in developing cyber resilience and business continuity strategies. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert for technical and business stakeholders. Mentor junior cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and administrators. Present security recommendations, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives to leadership. Partner with IT, engineering, operations, legal, and compliance teams to support enterprise security objectives. Education Requirements Required Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline. Professional Certifications (Preferred) One or more of the following: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) SABSA Security Architecture Certification AWS Certified Security – Specialty Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate GIAC Security Certifications (GIAC, GSEC, GDSA, etc.) Experience Requirements 7–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, network security, cloud security, or related IT disciplines. 3–5+ years of experience designing security architectures or leading cybersecurity engineering initiatives. Experience implementing enterprise security controls and security frameworks. Experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Required Technical Skills Security Architecture Enterprise Security Architecture Zero Trust Architecture Secure-by-Design Principles Threat Modeling Security Control Design Security Roadmap Development Network & Infrastructure Security Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPN Technologies Network Segmentation DNS Security TCP/IP Protocols Secure Network Design Cloud Security AWS Security Services Microsoft Azure Security Services Google Cloud Security Container Security Kubernetes Security Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Identity & Access Management Active Directory Entra ID (Azure AD) Single Sign-On (SSO) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) OAuth SAML Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Operations SIEM Platforms (Elastic,Splunk) Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) Vulnerability Management Security Monitoring Threat Intelligence Incident Response Application Security Secure SDLC DevSecOps Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) API Security OWASP Top 10 Secure Coding Practices Programming & Automation Python PowerShell Bash/Shell Scripting REST APIs Security Automation Required Soft Skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Leadership and mentoring skills Project and stakeholder management Cross-functional collaboration Decision-making under pressure Strong documentation and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with large-scale enterprise environments. Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government, aerospace, defense, etc.). Experience with cloud-native security and DevSecOps practices. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence methodologies. Experience supporting security audits and compliance assessments. Experience designing resilient and highly available security architectures. Why Join Apex? Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one. What We Offer For Full-time Employees: Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at Apex Space