Consultant, Cyber Architecture
About Presidio
Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries, building traditional IT foundations and offering deep expertise in AI, automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. The expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights, and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally.
About the role
As a Consultant, Cyber Architecture at Presidio, you will review and assess internal and external customers’ security architectures, identify risks, and make recommendations aligned to applicable regulatory requirements and consensus-based security best practices. This role offers continuous opportunities to challenge and expand your skills while collaborating with high-caliber security professionals across the Cybersecurity architecture team, Offensive Security group, and Information Security Governance group.
The role is remote for individuals residing in the Continental United States, with approximately 25% travel required to client locations to deliver professional services.
Responsibilities
- Lead large security engagements in concert with other Presidio cyber security team members.
- Conduct security architecture discussions with customers to determine architectural and hardening risks with appropriate secure design and technology remediation.
- Assist in developing strategic, operational, and tactical recommendations tailored to each customer with the intent to remediate all identified risks and compliance gaps to improve a customer’s security posture and compliance position.
- Work closely with organizations to conduct security architecture and controls assessments based on industry control and security frameworks and standards such as CIS 18, NIST 800-53, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), etc.
- Work with other Cyber Architects in a collaborative setting to support and assist on the execution and delivery of key consulting services.
- Meet project critical success targets for timeliness and customer success metrics.
- Maintain high customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience and/or military experience.
- Minimum 6-10 years' work experience (some prior consulting experience preferred).
- Relevant security industry certification: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, CCSK, CCSP).
- Networking or security vendor professional certification.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ambitious and goal-oriented, with initiative to work until job is complete.
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in all client interactions across various industry verticals.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and cyber engagements in parallel.
- Ability and initiative to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently as a given situation dictates.
- Demonstrated passion for technology, solution design, and self-study.
- Comfortable leading group presentations or whiteboard sessions.
- Cursory architectural and technical knowledge in all of the following areas with in-depth knowledge in a minimum of two areas:
- Cloud Security (experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Security Controls (Firewalls, NAC, IPS/IDS, Endpoint, Content Filter, VPN).
- SIEM.
- Identity Security (Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), IDaaS, Directory Services).
- Working knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and concepts.
- Ability to provide advisory services and make recommendations regarding network segmentation strategies.
- Demonstrated effective decision-making skills related to designing and implementing secure architectures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience securing AI/ML systems, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessment (e.g., adversarial attacks, data poisoning), and supporting integration of AI-powered security controls within enterprise architectures.
- Solid experience with Microsoft operating systems, Linux and/or containers.
- Practical experience using scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
- Experience in regulated environments (working in or consulting with), such as those with PCI, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, NERC CIP, or others.
- Solid documentation experience with Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and either Visio or Lucidchart.
About your future
Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, Presidio enables businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Here, your impact is real, whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation.