Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Skills
Cyber Security
ISO 9000
Information Security Governance
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
IT Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Artificial Intelligence
Mentorship
Management
Leadership
Security Architecture
Cloud Security
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Data Security
DRM
DLP
Encryption
ICS
Identity Management
eXist
Regulatory Compliance
Communication
Documentation
Presentations
SANS
Job Details
Title: Senior Cybersecurity Architect
Location: Houston, TX, 77064 (100% onsite with day Fridays)
Duration: FTE
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified candidates may send a copy of their resume (Word Format) to Slater Davidson at
Job Description:
INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect for its oil and gas client in Houston, TX. This is the highest-ranking individual contributor role in IT and requires a candidate with broad security expertise, strong architectural vision, and the ability to engage with both technical and business leaders. This position is ideal for someone who has worked in consulting environments or across diverse industries and technologies bringing both strategic insight and hands-on architectural capability.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: Houston, TX, 77064 (100% onsite with day Fridays)
Duration: FTE
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified candidates may send a copy of their resume (Word Format) to Slater Davidson at
Job Description:
INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect for its oil and gas client in Houston, TX. This is the highest-ranking individual contributor role in IT and requires a candidate with broad security expertise, strong architectural vision, and the ability to engage with both technical and business leaders. This position is ideal for someone who has worked in consulting environments or across diverse industries and technologies bringing both strategic insight and hands-on architectural capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership
- Define and document current/future security architecture across enterprise systems.
- Drive alignment with regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.) and industry best practices.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements or alternatives.
- Technology Oversight
- Assess and optimize use of EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Darktrace).
- Provide overarching security governance across Azure and AWS cloud environments.
- Contribute to IT/OT security strategies; OT/ICS experience is a strong plus.
- Lead on data security initiatives: DSPM, DLP, DRM, encryption (data at rest & in transit).
- Support enterprise-wide adoption of Zero Trust principles.
- Collaboration & Influence
- Partner with IT leadership, business units, and external vendors to ensure secure solutions.
- Provide architectural oversight for both security and non-security projects (ERP, AI/OT integrations, commercial apps).
- Oversee and mentor contractors or junior architects as needed (not a direct management role).
- Communication & Community
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on security strategy.
- Represent Enterprise at industry events and conferences, bringing back insights to strengthen our program.
- Communicate effectively across business and technical teams.
Qualifications
- 15-20+ years of security experience (flexible for exceptional candidates with broad expertise).
- Proven success in enterprise security architecture across multiple domains.
- Consulting or multi-industry experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge across:
- EDR/XDR platforms and capabilities.
- Cloud security (Azure, AWS).
- Data security, DRM, DLP, encryption.
- OT/ICS security (a plus).
- Identity/Access Management (awareness sufficient; experts exist in-house).
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust frameworks and regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Community-oriented, outward-facing leader.
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