Cybersecurity Architect

CrossTech is seeking aCybersecurity Architect on an ongoing basis to design, evaluate, and maintain secure architectures that protect enterprise systems, data, and business operations. This role ensures that security controls and frameworks are integrated into all aspects of IT architecture, infrastructure, and application delivery.

The Cybersecurity Architect will partner with infrastructure, cloud, and compliance teams to evaluate and enhance security posture, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and develop documentation to support governance and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of NIST frameworks, secure system design, and cloud security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain enterprise security architectures to align with organizational and regulatory requirements

• Incorporate cybersecurity principles and privacy requirements into solution, segment, and reference architectures

• Assess and document security controls, policies, and configurations within System Security Plans (SSP)

• Conduct security design reviews, risk assessments, and architecture gap analyses for infrastructure and application projects

• Implement secure configuration management processes and ensure alignment with best practices and compliance standards

• Collaborate with IT, cloud, and development teams to embed security controls early in the system development lifecycle

• Identify and address cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with integrations between internal and external systems

• Support the development and maintenance of documentation for security architectures, control frameworks, and compliance audits

• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide guidance on improving enterprise security posture

• Participate in governance and review boards to ensure architectural alignment and adherence to security baselines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience incybersecurity architecture, governance, or system security planning

• Strong knowledge ofNIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and associated control families

• Proven experience creating and maintainingSystem Security Plans (SSP) and related compliance documentation

• Deep understanding ofcloud infrastructure and security controls in multi-tenant and hybrid environments

• Experience withsecure configuration management and security assessment methodologies

• Knowledge ofmulti-level security systems and cross-domain security solutions

• Skill in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity and privacy issues within interconnected systems

• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withFedRAMP, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance frameworks

• Relevant certifications such asCISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS/Azure Security Specialty

• Familiarity withZero Trust Architecture and identity-based access models

• Knowledge of security automation, orchestration, and monitoring tools

Compensation
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Location
Remote