Cyber Defense Security Architect

About the role

This role is for a Director, Cyber Defense Agentic Security Architect within an advisory practice focused on cybersecurity transformation and innovation. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with teams and clients to develop scalable AI-enabled cyber defense solutions
• Leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade AI security architectures
• Integrating cyber defense technologies with AI models
• Modernizing security data architectures
• Designing secure, governed AI solutions with oversight and operational guardrails
• Leading technical engagements
• Communicating value to executive stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, threat detection, or related fields
• Deep expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security
• Strong understanding of AI and autonomous security concepts
• Proven leadership in technical and executive discussions
• Industry certifications and a bachelor’s degree are preferred

Skills

• Cybersecurity technologies
• AI and machine learning in security
• Security architecture design
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Client engagement