Security & Compliance Architect – Enterprise Security Enablement

CirrusLabs

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
We are CirrusLabs . Our vision is to become the world's most sought-after niche digital transformation company that helps customers realize value through innovation. Our mission is to co-create success with our customers, partners and community. Our goal is to enable employees to dream, grow and make things happen. We are committed to excellence. We are a dependable partner organization that delivers on commitments. We strive to maintain integrity with our employees and customers. Every action we take is driven by value. The core of who we are is through our well-knit teams and employees. You are the core of a values driven organization.You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy working as a part of well-knit teams. You value the team over the individual. You welcome diversity at work and within the greater community. You aren't afraid to take risks. You appreciate a growth path with your leadership team that journeys how you can grow inside and outside of the organization. You thrive upon continuing education programs that your company sponsors to strengthen your skills and for you to become a thought leader ahead of the industry curve.You are excited about creating change because your skills can help the greater good of every customer, industry and community. We are hiring a talented J ob Title >to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, CirrusLabs ( http://www.cirruslabs.io ) is a great place to grow your career.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Security Architect to join our consultancy delivery team supporting a Fortune 50 enterprise client. This role will focus on defining and maturing the organization's enterprise security architecture, aligning with regulatory standards, security frameworks, and business-driven IT transformation priorities.The role is part of the client's Information Technology Services (ITS) organization, which powers the enterprise by delivering secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and infrastructure solutions. ITS spans multiple service lines - including security, risk & compliance, infrastructure operations, applications, solutions delivery, and service management - and acts as the engine behind global IT services.Within this model, security delivery is structured around a three-pillar approach:
  • Architecture Pillar - defines frameworks, models, and requirements.
  • Engineering Pillar - executes and implements security designs.
  • Operations Pillar - ensures sustainability, governance, and ongoing compliance.
The Security Architect will be a self-starter with a business-first mindset, serving in the Architecture Pillar. They will provide the frameworks and architectural direction that Engineering and Operations teams rely on to deliver and sustain secure solutions.Key Responsibilities
  • Security Architecture Design: Define enterprise security frameworks aligned with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and organizational requirements, ensuring integration into broader cloud and IT transformation initiatives.
  • Risk & Vulnerability Planning: Conduct vulnerability and CBE analysis, develop prioritization strategies, and drive risk-based remediation planning.
  • Trusted Advisor Role: Partner with ITS service lines (infrastructure, cloud, applications, and operations) to ensure security is built into solution design and delivery.
  • Stakeholder & Product Owner Mindset: Engage business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and advocate for security initiatives as enablers of business outcomes.
  • Architecture Deliverables: Produce design patterns, reference architectures, diagrams, and business cases that guide engineering and operations execution.
  • Collaboration Across Pillars: Provide clear architectural guidance to the Engineering Pillar for implementation and ensure the Operations Pillar has the processes and governance required for sustainability.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure security controls and frameworks are embedded in cloud-native, hybrid, and enterprise IT solutions delivered by ITS.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging security threats, industry trends, and technology shifts; recommend improvements to strengthen enterprise resilience.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture or senior security engineering roles.
  • Deep expertise with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and enterprise security governance.
  • Broad technical knowledge across cloud security models (Azure, AWS, GCP), IAM, vulnerability management, and data protection.
  • Experience translating security objectives into architecture frameworks and actionable requirements for engineering and operations teams.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to present architectural direction to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-starter with the ability to drive architectural initiatives while aligning with organizational goals and IT strategy.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Familiarity with enterprise-scale tools such as Prisma Cloud, SIEM/SOAR platforms, or agentless scanning solutions.
  • Experience with multi-cloud security architectures and service integration.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF.
  • Background in security business case development, cost/benefit analysis, and solution evaluation.
Why Work With Us
  • Influence and shape the enterprise-wide security architecture of one of the world's leading IT organizations.
  • Operate as a trusted advisor within a large-scale ITS environment that delivers cloud, infrastructure, and application services globally.
  • Work within a three-pillar model (Architecture, Engineering, Operations) where your designs and frameworks guide implementation and sustainability.
  • Collaborate with a consultancy team delivering long-term, transformational cloud and security solutions.

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