Solutions and Security Architect

Job Summary The Solutions & Security Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and evolving enterprise-level technology solutions. This role focuses on ensuring applications and infrastructure are scalable, secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards. The position combines enterprise architecture leadership with security architecture responsibilities, supporting business objectives while aligning with Zero Trust principles and industry security frameworks. Key Responsibilities Translate business requirements into scalable and secure enterprise architecture solutions Design high-level and detailed architectures including network topology, cloud workloads, data flows, integrations, and security configurations Define and maintain architecture standards, reference models, and design patterns Provide technical specifications for development, testing, and deployment teams Review and validate solution designs to ensure alignment with architecture standards Contribute to technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies Ensure architecture aligns with Zero Trust principles and security frameworks such as NIST CSF and PCI DSS Conduct security architecture reviews to identify risks and control gaps Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to define mitigation and remediation strategies Oversee vulnerability management by reviewing tools such as Qualys, Orca, and Snyk Ensure compliance across infrastructure and application components including encryption and security configurations Maintain accountability for security-related design and configuration decisions Ensure accurate configuration management and maintain CMDB records Define and enforce secure configuration management practices Establish architecture requirements for disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resilience Provide oversight for third-party vendors to ensure compliance with enterprise and security standards Validate that production deployments align with approved architecture and security requirements Required Qualifications Strong experience in enterprise and solution architecture Experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems across applications and infrastructure Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud platforms, and system integrations Experience with security frameworks such as Zero Trust, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, or similar Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Orca, or Snyk Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance Experience with configuration management and CMDB practices Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience working in regulated industries such as gaming or financial services Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and roadmaps Experience working with third-party vendors and large-scale enterprise systems Education: Bachelors Degree