Principal Integrated Cybersecurity Architect

Overview

On Site
$159,000 - $212,000 annually
Full Time

Skills

Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Writing
Design Patterns
Threat Modeling
Customer Facing
Mentorship
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Embedded Systems
Real-time
Risk Assessment
Software Architecture
Cyber Security
Architectural Design
Legacy Systems
Leadership
Agile
Product Development
Computer Networking
DevSecOps
Microservices
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
FFIEC
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
CISSP
CISM
Certified Ethical Hacker
OSCP
Microsoft Azure
Security Controls
Hosting
Identity Management
Management
Cloud Computing
Authentication
SAML
OAuth
OIDC
Firewall
WAF
DMZ
Network
Amazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Integrated Cybersecurity Architect in Alpharetta, GA.

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity architecture leader to serve as the Principal, Integrated Cybersecurity Architect-a high-impact, advisory role embedded within our most strategic and complex product and engineering teams. Your mission is to help shape, guide, and implement secure architecture practices that span on-premises systems and multi-cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

This role is not about writing static policies - it's about translating enterprise security principles into action by working closely with delivery teams and mentoring fellow architects. As a key influencer, you will champion secure design, lead architectural engagements, and guide engineering efforts to build and maintain resilient, compliant, and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the lead cybersecurity advisor for the design and implementation of secure architectures across our most revenue-critical and technically complex products
* Act as a strategic partner to engineering, product, and architecture teams to support adoption of cybersecurity design patterns and implementation of controls
* Lead threat modeling workshops, architecture reviews, and control design discussions for enterprise tools and customer-facing platforms
* Provide actionable guidance that aligns with corporate security principles while enabling teams to meet delivery goals and business outcomes
* Serve as a mentor to other cybersecurity architects and engineering leaders, fostering a culture of secure development and technical excellence
* Participate in major incident response efforts and support root cause analysis and long-term mitigation planning
* Stay embedded within engineering delivery cycles to provide real-time consultation on architectural decisions, risk assessments, and secure coding practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience
* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software architecture, or infrastructure engineering, including at least 7 years focused on cybersecurity architecture or consulting
* Strong experience with AWS infrastructure, including identity and access management, workload security, and native security tooling
* Expertise in secure architectural design across hybrid environments, including cloud-native, on-premises, and legacy systems
* Skilled in explaining complex technical security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Demonstrated leadership in influencing secure engineering practices across cross-functional teams
* Familiarity with Agile product development and experience working alongside iterative development teams
* Proven ability to assess risk, prioritize threats, and design pragmatic, scalable mitigation strategies
* Deep understanding of key architectural concepts including zero trust, container security, software-defined networking, DevSecOps, and microservice architecture
* Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, GLBA, and GDPR

Preferred Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a technical or security discipline
* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, AWS Certified Security Specialist, or Azure Security Engineer
* Experience designing security controls across the full application and hosting stack
* Hands-on experience with identity and access management, cryptographic solutions, secrets management, and cloud authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
* Proficiency in firewall and WAF design, DMZ and network segmentation strategies, and edge security configurations
* Practical experience with the AWS Well-Architected Framework or similar methodologies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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