Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect
203,000
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Location Requirements:
Hybrid
Job ID:
44882
Job Description
Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect - Hybrid in Dallas, TX
Help shape secure, resilient technology across IT and operational technology environments. We’re seeking a strategic cybersecurity architect who can create practical security blueprints, guide complex technology decisions, and influence leaders and delivery teams through clear, risk-informed recommendations.
What you’ll do
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Define and improve enterprise security architecture standards, reference architectures, guardrails, and secure-by-design practices.
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Lead security architecture reviews for cloud, SaaS, applications, identity, data, network, automation, AI, and OT initiatives.
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Identify design risks and control gaps; document tradeoffs, recommendations, and residual-risk considerations.
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Create repeatable architecture patterns and technical roadmaps that reduce risk and support business objectives.
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Partner with technical and business stakeholders, including senior leaders, to explain architecture options and drive alignment.
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Guide security architecture across IT/OT convergence, industrial environments, segmentation, remote access, cloud, data platforms, and integrations.
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Support threat modeling, risk assessments, control alignment, and continuous improvement of the architecture function.
Required qualifications
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8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, cloud security, security engineering, enterprise architecture, solution architecture, OT security, or a related field.
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4+ years in a security or technology architecture role developing standards, design patterns, reference architectures, governance practices, or roadmaps.
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Direct experience supporting the oil and gas industry.
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Hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, Azure, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike.
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Experience translating business, technical, regulatory, and risk requirements into actionable security architecture guidance.
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Experience leading architecture reviews, documenting design decisions and tradeoffs, and advising stakeholders without direct authority.
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Knowledge of security architecture across multiple domains, such as identity, cloud, network, endpoints, data, applications, SaaS, integrations, OT, or cyber-physical systems.
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Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred qualifications
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Experience in manufacturing, industrial, critical infrastructure, or OT security environments.
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Experience with threat modeling, cyber risk assessments, control maturity, and security roadmap development.
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Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, C2M2, CIS, ISO 27001, TOGAF, SABSA, or ISA/IEC 62443.
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Experience with Zero Trust, SSE/SASE, AI security, APIs, cloud-native platforms, automation, or machine identities.
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Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, GIAC, or ISA/IEC 62443.
Apply today to help build a stronger, more mature cybersecurity architecture capability and enable secure technology innovation at scale.
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