Cybersecurity Architect

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to serve as the security design authority across enterprise cloud, identity, application, infrastructure, and data platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring security is embedded into technology initiatives from the earliest stages of design through implementation. The Cybersecurity Architect will partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, application development, data, and cloud teams to review solution architectures, challenge insecure design patterns, conduct threat modeling, define security standards, and provide risk‑based guidance that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Security technologies, with strong experience designing secure cloud‑native and hybrid environments using Zero Trust principles. This role emphasizes security architecture, governance, design reviews, and control strategy rather than day‑to‑day operational administration of security tools. Key Responsibilities Serve as the cybersecurity architecture lead for enterprise technology initiatives across cloud, identity, applications, infrastructure, and data platforms. Perform security architecture reviews and provide design recommendations to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with enterprise standards. Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify security risks and define appropriate mitigations. Develop and maintain security reference architectures, design patterns, standards, and architectural guardrails. Partner with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to integrate security‑by‑design principles into projects and platforms. Provide architectural guidance for Zero Trust initiatives, identity security, cloud security, data protection, and secure application development. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security controls that align with organizational risk tolerance. Support security governance and compliance initiatives aligned with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, SOX, and cloud security governance frameworks. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience in security architecture, cloud security, or enterprise architecture. Deep expertise in Microsoft security architecture, including: Microsoft Entra ID Azure Security Services Microsoft Defender Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Purview and DLP Zero Trust Architecture Strong experience with cloud security design, identity and access management, application security, infrastructure security, and data protection. Experience conducting security design reviews, threat modeling, control design, and risk‑based decision‑making. Ability to translate security requirements into practical architectural solutions and influence cross‑functional technical teams. Experience supporting regulatory and security frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, and SOX. Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) AWS Certified Security – Specialty CISSP‑ISSAP CISSP #J-18808-Ljbffr