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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for information security architect in the United States is $74.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.24 and $93.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges an information security architect faces when implementing security frameworks in large organizations?

Information Security Architects often encounter challenges such as integrating new security protocols with legacy systems, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and balancing security needs with operational efficiency. They must work closely with IT, development, and business teams to ensure security measures are both effective and minimally disruptive. Additionally, they frequently address resistance to change and must communicate the value of security initiatives to stakeholders at all levels.

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To thrive as an Information Security Architect, you need a deep understanding of network security, risk management, and security frameworks, often backed by a degree in computer science and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and cloud security platforms is typically required. Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help you design secure systems and convey complex security concepts to stakeholders. These competencies are essential to protect organizational assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and build resilient security architectures.

What is the difference between Information Security Architect vs Security Analyst?

AspectInformation Security ArchitectSecurity Analyst
CertificationsCISSP, CISA, CISMCISSP, Security+
Work EnvironmentDesigns security infrastructure, collaborates with IT teamsMonitors security systems, investigates incidents
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations needing security architectureCommon in security operations centers (SOCs)

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, the Information Security Architect primarily designs and plans security frameworks, whereas the Security Analyst monitors and responds to security threats. The architect develops strategies, while the analyst implements and manages security measures daily.

What does an information security architect do?

An information security architect designs and implements security systems to protect an organization’s IT infrastructure and data. They analyze security risks, develop security policies, and select appropriate tools such as firewalls and encryption solutions, often holding certifications like CISSP or CISM. Their role involves continuous assessment and improvement of security measures to prevent cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Information Security Architect

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Syntricate Technologies
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Job Summary:
Syntricate Technologies is seeking an Information Security Architect to perform threat analyses for complex technical designs and create/update threat modeling. The role involves deriving security requirements, reviewing designs and implementations, and managing cyber security incidents.
Responsibilities:
• Perform Threat Analysis & Create/Update the Threat Modelling
• The Information Security Architect performs threat analyses for complex technical designs and reports the results using standard templates.
• The Information Security Architect creates the initial Threat Modelling (with new applications/systems) or updates an existing Threat Modelling (with upgraded applications/systems).
• The Information Security Architect tracks critical and high findings and updates the respective changes in the Threat Modelling.
• Derive Security Requirements
• Given application or system descriptions, the Information Security Architect derives security requirements that will match the respective level of abstraction.
• Review Design and Report Issues
• The Information Security Architect reviews the design documents with respect to fulfillment of security requirements, (Common) design errors, already known design shortcomings (are they fixed or not).
• The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings and suggestions on how to fix them.
• Review Implementation and Report Issues
• The Information Security Architect reviews the implementation with respect to fulfillment of security/design requirements, (Common) implementation errors, already known implementation shortcomings (e.g., from Code scan or Pen Testing, are they fixed or not?).
• The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings and suggestions on how to fix them.
• Review Project Security Planning and Report Issue
• The Information Security Architect reviews various project management documents with respect to plausibility of effort estimates for planned security tasks, plausibility of cost estimates for planned security tasks, overall plausibility of the timeline for security tasks, overall progress of security, completeness of planned security tasks, security budget planning, ordering status of mandatory security services, mandatory security-related tasks? The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings, together with suggestions on how to fix them, all possible risks to achieving project goals that relate to information security.
• Cyber Security Incident Management
• Responsible for end-to-end cyber security incident management process.
• Various Expert Consulting
• The Information Security Architect will answer explicit questions on various security-related subjects, e.g. on Information Classification, Security aspects of project management, Technical information security, etc., Cryptography, Cloud Security, TPRM, Third-Party Risk Management to Vulnerability Review and Assessment, Dev Sec-ops Security Tools, Audit Support (External and Internal).
• Technical Security Tasks
• Given the necessary input, the Information Security Architect will perform complex tasks with a specific, well-described result.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Perform Threat Analysis & Create/Update the Threat Modelling
• The Information Security Architect performs threat analyses for complex technical designs and reports the results using standard templates.
• The Information Security Architect creates the initial Threat Modelling (with new applications/systems) or updates an existing Threat Modelling (with upgraded applications/systems).
• The Information Security Architect tracks critical and high findings and updates the respective changes in the Threat Modelling.
• Derive Security Requirements
• Given application or system descriptions, the Information Security Architect derives security requirements that will match the respective level of abstraction.
• Review Design and Report Issues
• The Information Security Architect reviews the design documents with respect to fulfillment of security requirements, (Common) design errors, already known design shortcomings (are they fixed or not).
• The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings and suggestions on how to fix them.
• Review Implementation and Report Issues
• The Information Security Architect reviews the implementation with respect to fulfillment of security/design requirements, (Common) implementation errors, already known implementation shortcomings (e.g., from Code scan or Pen Testing, are they fixed or not?).
• The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings and suggestions on how to fix them.
• Review Project Security Planning and Report Issue
• The Information Security Architect reviews various project management documents with respect to plausibility of effort estimates for planned security tasks, plausibility of cost estimates for planned security tasks, overall plausibility of the timeline for security tasks, overall progress of security, completeness of planned security tasks, security budget planning, ordering status of mandatory security services, mandatory security-related tasks.
• The Information Security Architect submits a written report that lists all shortcomings, together with suggestions on how to fix them, all possible risks to achieving project goals that relate to information security.
• Cyber Security Incident Management
• Responsible for end-to-end cyber security incident management process.
• Various Expert Consulting
• The Information Security Architect will answer explicit questions on various security-related subjects, e.g. on Information Classification, Security aspects of project management, Technical information security, etc., Cryptography, Cloud Security, TPRM.
• Third-Party Risk Management to Vulnerability Review and Assessment, Dev Sec-ops, Security Tools, Audit Support (External and Internal).
• Technical Security Tasks
• Given the necessary input, the Information Security Architect will perform complex tasks with a specific, well-described result.
Company:
Syntricate Technologies offers quality assurance, validation, regulatory, business analysis, and project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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