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Role : Senior CyberSecurity Architect Location : Northfield, IL 60093 - But need to be travel ready (~once in two months for 3-4 days) Rate: $ 75/hr to $80/hr Experience: 12–15 Years Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead end-to-end security architecture, solution design, and customer engagements across enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs. This role combines customer-facing consulting, presales solutioning, and Transition & Transformation (T&T) leadership , along with security assessments and maturity evaluations across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities 1. Customer Engagement & Solutioning • Act as the primary security architect for customer discussions, RFPs, and proposals • Gather requirements and translate them into secure, scalable architecture solutions • Present solutions to CISO, GRC, SOC, and Network Security stakeholders • Support pre-sales, estimation, and proposal development 2. Security Architecture & Design • Design end-to-end cybersecurity architectures across: • Network Security (SASE, Zero Trust) • Cloud Security (Azure, AWS) • Endpoint Security & EDR • IAM / Identity Security • Data Security & DLP • Develop HLD/LLD, architecture patterns, and blueprints • Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) 3. Transition & Transformation (T&T) Leadership • Drive end-to-end transition and transformation initiatives (short-term and long-term) • Define target-state architecture, roadmap, and execution strategy • Conduct current-state assessments, gap analysis, and transformation planning • Lead security modernisation, tool migration, and rationalisation programs • Ensure implementation aligns with approved architecture and standards 4. Security Assessment & Maturity Evaluation • Drive knowledge transfer and stakeholder alignment across: • CISO • GRC • SOC • Network Security teams • Perform gap assessment of information security processes vs implementation , covering: • Access Control • Network Security • HR Security • Security Incident Management • Change Management • Conduct: • Information Security control maturity reviews • SOC maturity baseline assessments • Security coverage and control effectiveness analysis • Map current control inventory against: • ISMS frameworks • TISAX requirements • Other relevant industry standards • Lead TISAX Readiness Assessment (Phase 1 – critical programs/projects) • Prepare Current State Assessment Reports , including: • Identified gaps • Risk prioritisation • Actionable remediation roadmap • Transformation recommendations 5. Program Governance & Execution • Define and monitor architecture governance, KPIs, and success metrics • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans • Work with delivery teams to ensure architecture compliance and execution alignment • Collaborate with PMs and stakeholders on program delivery governance 6. Technical Leadership & Innovation • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic security improvements • Guide engineering teams across SOC, IAM, and AppSec domains • Drive adoption of automation, AI-driven detection, and advanced security capabilities Required Skills & Expertise Core Skills • Strong experience across enterprise cybersecurity domains • Exposure to MSSP / managed security environments • Hands-on knowledge of tools such as: • CrowdStrike, MS Centinel, Defender • Palo Alto, Zscaler • SIEM/SOAR (Splunk, Sentinel) • IAM solutions (Okta, Entra ID) Architecture & Consulting Skills • Experience in enterprise architecture and security consulting • Strong knowledge of: • Zero Trust Architecture • Security frameworks & compliance • Risk assessment and control design Customer-Facing Skills • Proven experience engaging with: • CXO / CISO stakeholders • Business and technology teams • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Experience & Qualifications • 12–15 years in Cybersecurity / Information Security • 4–6+ years in architecture / consulting roles • Experience in large-scale transformation and assessment programs • Preferred Certifications: • CISSP / CISM (mandatory) • CCSP / SABSA / TOGAF (good to have) Key Success Metrics • Successful customer solutioning and proposal wins • Quality of architecture and assessment deliverables • Completion of T&T and maturity assessment initiatives • Customer satisfaction and stakeholder feedback Good to Have • Experience in TISAX / ISMS audits and readiness programs • Exposure to multi-customer shared services models • Experience in M&A, carve-outs, or large transformation programs

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Role : Senior CyberSecurity Architect
Location : Northfield, IL 60093 - But need to be travel ready (~once in two months for 3-4 days)
Rate: $ 75/hr to $80/hr
Experience: 12–15 Years
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead end-to-end security architecture, solution design, and customer engagements across enterprise cybersecurity transformation programs.
This role combines customer-facing consulting, presales solutioning, and Transition & Transformation (T&T) leadership , along with security assessments and maturity evaluations across enterprise environments.
Customer Engagement & Solutioning
Act as the primary security architect for customer discussions, RFPs, and proposals
Gather requirements and translate them into secure, scalable architecture solutions
Present solutions to CISO, GRC, SOC, and Network Security stakeholders
Support pre-sales, estimation, and proposal development
Security Architecture & Design
Design end-to-end cybersecurity architectures across:
Network Security (SASE, Zero Trust)
Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)
Endpoint Security & EDR
IAM / Identity Security
Data Security & DLP
Develop HLD/LLD, architecture patterns, and blueprints
Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
Transition & Transformation (T&T) Leadership
Drive end-to-end transition and transformation initiatives (short-term and long-term)
Define target-state architecture, roadmap, and execution strategy
Conduct current-state assessments, gap analysis, and transformation planning

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