Quadrant Iq Solutions

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Experience: 11+ Years

Location: Pittsburgh / Chicago (Onsite)

Work Mode: Client Location – No Remote / No Relocation

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise-wide security architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and enterprise security design, with a strong ability to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture strategy aligned with business goals
• Design secure architectures across on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hybrid environments.
• Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Develop and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust Architecture
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to embed security into design (DevSecOps)
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM), network security, endpoint protection, and data security
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies.
• Support incident response planning and provide architectural guidance during security incidents.
• Conduct security audits, compliance assessments, and remediation planning.
• Mentor junior security engineers and architects.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience in enterprise security architecture design
• Deep knowledge of:
• Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Application Security & Secure SDLC
• Identity & Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)
• Data Protection & Encryption
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience in threat modeling and risk management methodologies
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS as applicable)
• Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM / CISA
• SABSA / TOGAF
• Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities