Principal Cybersecurity Architect - Remote (EST Candidates)

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect Remote to join our team at Apptad. This role is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering. You will be responsible for shaping enterprise-wide security architecture strategy and ensuring alignment with business objectives while working remotely in the Eastern Standard Time zone.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and maintenance of the enterprise security architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business, technology, and threat landscapes.
• Define and evolve reference architectures, models, standards, templates, and reusable security patterns for use across projects and operations.
• Architect and guide implementation of advanced cloud security controls, including encryption, network segmentation, key management, and workload protection.
• Design and enforce IAM strategy and architecture, including SSO, MFA, RBAC, and identity lifecycle management.
• Conduct architecture reviews for cloud, applications, infrastructure, and configurations to ensure adherence to enterprise security standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering, with deep expertise across cloud, infrastructure, and application domains.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale security architectures.
• Strong understanding of security architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices (e.g., Zero Trust, data isolation, encryption).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP security services and controls.
• Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks.

Nice to Have

• Preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, PMP.
• Experience in large, complex enterprises or regulated industries.
• Expertise in cybersecurity automation, scripting, and security analytics.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 annually.
• Remote work flexibility with a focus on Eastern Standard Time.
• Relocation support for candidates transitioning to full-time roles in Raleigh, NC.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and improvement.