Lead Security Architect M&A Cybersecurity Integration

Job Title: Lead Security Architect M&A Cybersecurity Integration

Location: Remote (Candidates preferred from Minnesota Wayzata area)
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen /
Experience Required: 12 15+ Years in Cybersecurity

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Security Architect to lead cybersecurity integration initiatives related to Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Joint Ventures (MADJV).

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in security architecture, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity integration strategies within M&A environments. This role will focus on defining security control baselines, governance processes, and repeatable security frameworks to support secure business transitions and integrations.

The position requires strong collaboration with executive leadership, security teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure security alignment throughout M&A lifecycle activities.

Key Responsibilities M&A Cybersecurity Integration

• Lead cybersecurity integration efforts supporting Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Joint Ventures (MADJV).

• Define security control baselines for acquisition, joint venture, and divestiture scenarios.

• Support Day 1 security readiness and transition state security architectures.

• Align security integration activities with enterprise security control frameworks.

Security Architecture & Governance

• Design and maintain security architecture frameworks for enterprise M&A activities.

• Establish security governance models and control baselines across multiple security domains including:

  • Identity & Access Management

  • Network Segmentation

  • Data Protection

  • Cloud Security

  • Risk & Compliance

• Ensure security controls align with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Security Process & Playbook Development

• Develop MADJV security playbooks, implementation standards, and operational procedures.

• Document end-to-end security integration processes, including roles, responsibilities, decision gates, and required deliverables.

• Create repeatable frameworks to support future M&A cybersecurity integration initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication & Enablement

• Translate complex technical security controls into business-friendly guidance and documentation.

• Deliver training and enablement programs for security teams and key stakeholders.

• Provide executive-level reporting and documentation for leadership and governance teams.

Security Service Development

• Formalize MADJV cybersecurity integration as a repeatable security service offering within the organization.

• Integrate security requirements into enterprise security workflows and governance frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• 12 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity

• 5+ years of experience supporting M&A cybersecurity integration

• Proven experience with MADJV (Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures) security integration

• Strong expertise in security architecture and governance frameworks

• Experience defining security control baselines for acquisition and divestiture scenarios

• Ability to translate technical security requirements into executive-level guidance

• Experience developing security playbooks, standards, and documentation

• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Technical Domain Expertise

Experience across multiple enterprise security domains, including:

• Identity & Access Management (Okta, Azure AD)

• Network Segmentation

• Data Protection & Encryption

• Cloud Security

• Risk & Compliance Frameworks

Key Deliverables

• Define MADJV security control baselines aligned with enterprise security frameworks.

• Document end-to-end M&A cybersecurity integration processes.

• Integrate security requirements into enterprise security workflows.

• Develop training materials and enablement programs for stakeholders.

• Establish MADJV cybersecurity integration as a repeatable and scalable security service.