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Senior Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity (Remote – California)

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Senior Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity (Remote – California)

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Senior Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity (Remote – California)

Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract | Competitive Compensation + Performance Incentives

About GigaKOM

For more than 20 years, GigaKOM has delivered enterprise-level IT solutions to California K–12 school districts, higher education institutions, state and local government agencies, and commercial organizations. Through partnerships with leading manufacturers and technology providers—including Cisco, HPE Aruba, and top cybersecurity vendors—we design and deliver secure, scalable solutions that protect mission-critical environments.

As cybersecurity continues to be a top priority for our clients, GigaKOM is expanding its security practice and seeking aSenior Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity to lead the design and evolution of advanced security architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.

Location

Remote – California

This is a fully remote position supporting client environments across California.

Position Overview

TheSenior Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity is astrategic, client-facing leadership role responsible for designing, guiding, and advancing cybersecurity architectures acrossnetwork, cloud, identity, endpoint, and SIEM/XDR environments.

This role serves as atechnical authority and trusted advisor, working closely with executive stakeholders, sales teams, and engineering resources to define security strategy, architect solutions, and guide long-term modernization initiatives.

In addition to architecture, this position providestechnical oversight, escalation support, and advisory guidance—ensuring security solutions are aligned with best practices, compliance frameworks, and evolving threat landscapes.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity toinfluence GigaKOM’s cybersecurity portfolio, standards, and go-to-market strategy.

What You’ll Do

Lead Cybersecurity Architecture & Strategy

Design and lead implementation ofenterprise security architectures across network, cloud, identity, endpoint, and data layers
Define and promoteZero Trust security frameworks and best practices
Establish reusable architectures and security standards across client environments
Guide long-term security roadmaps aligned with business and compliance objectives

Pre-Sales Leadership & Client Advisory

Partner with sales leadership on strategic opportunities and solution positioning
Lead client discovery sessions focused on risk, compliance, and architecture design
Present security strategies toCIOs, CISOs, and executive stakeholders
Drive technical leadership in proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and competitive positioning

Typical Engagements & Projects

Zero Trust architecture for K–12 and public sector organizations
Microsoft security ecosystem deployments (Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel)
Endpoint security and XDR deployments (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, others)
SIEM/SOC architecture and optimization (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
Network security modernization (firewalls, segmentation, secure access)
Identity transformation (SSO, MFA, conditional access)
Compliance-driven security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Identity, Cloud & Data Security Architecture

Design identity-first security usingMicrosoft Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access)
Architect secureAzure-based environments with integrated security controls
Define governance, access policies, and identity lifecycle management
Secure workloads, applications, and data across hybrid environments

Security Oversight & Threat Strategy

Provideescalation-level guidance for complex security incidents
Guide SIEM strategy, detection engineering, and advanced threat analysis
Architect and optimizeSIEM and XDR platforms including Sentinel and CrowdStrike
Oversee vulnerability management and remediation strategies

Network & Infrastructure Security Design

Architect and validate solutions acrossCisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and similar platforms
Design segmentation, secure access, and perimeter defense strategies
Integrate network security with identity and cloud controls

Compliance, Risk & Governance

Lead alignment with frameworks such asNIST, CIS, ISO 27001, GDPR
Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation strategies
Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives
Advise on governance and security policy development

Collaboration & Practice Development

Mentor engineering teams and contribute to technical growth
Influence cybersecurity offerings and vendor alignment
Establish best practices, reference architectures, and reusable frameworks
Support cross-functional collaboration across sales, engineering, and leadership

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or consulting
Proven experience designingenterprise-scale cybersecurity architectures
Strong expertise acrossnetwork, cloud, identity, endpoint, and SIEM/XDR domains
Hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- CrowdStrike (or similar XDR platforms)
- Microsoft Entra ID
Deep understanding ofZero Trust, IAM, MFA, SSO, PKI, and security frameworks
Experience inclient-facing, pre-sales, or consulting roles
Strong communication skills with executive-level stakeholders
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

Certifications such asCISSP, CISM, CISA
Vendor certifications (Cisco Security, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Microsoft Security, CrowdStrike)
Experience supporting CaliforniaSLED (K–12, higher education, government) clients
Experience leading complex RFPs and large-scale security initiatives

Core Competencies