Principal Cybersecurity Architect

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Principal Cybersecurity Architect.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to serve as the strategic and technical authority advancing a global cybersecurity architecture and engineering program. Reporting directly to the CISO, this role leads secure-by-design initiatives across a complex hybrid environment, driving modernization, automation, and adoption of emerging security technologies.

This is a highly visible role partnering with application, infrastructure, cloud, and business teams to balance innovation, risk, and regulatory expectations while strengthening enterprise-wide cyber resilience.

What You'll Do

Strategy & Leadership
Act as the CISO's principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, engineering strategy, and emerging risks
Translate security vision into executable roadmaps aligned with business priorities
Lead cybersecurity technology build initiatives focused on automation, integration, and modernization
Evaluate emerging technologies through lab testing and strategic vendor partnerships

Architecture & Engineering
Define and maintain enterprise security architecture and reference models
Lead architecture reviews across application, infrastructure, cloud, and data platforms
Advance Zero Trust, AI-driven security, cloud-native defenses, and continuous controls monitoring
Guide threat modeling, security assessments, and control design for major initiatives
Embed security-by-design through hardened configurations, automation, and validation

Governance & Collaboration
Partner with Cyber Operations, GRC, and Infrastructure teams to ensure architectural consistency
Support cybersecurity strategy, investment planning, and global execution
Collaborate with teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC
Mentor engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and innovation

Job Requirements

What You Bring
10-15 years of cybersecurity experience, with deep leadership in architecture and engineering
Proven expertise in hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure Cloud)
Strong knowledge of application, infrastructure, and cloud security architecture
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust, IAM (MFA, SSO, PIM), AI/ML security, DevSecOps, automation, and continuous controls monitoring
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, PKI, vulnerability management, and cloud security tooling
Experience aligning architecture to NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications preferred

Why This Role
Direct influence on global cybersecurity strategy
High visibility with executive leadership
Opportunity to shape next-generation security capabilities, including AI-driven defense
Competitive compensation, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation depends on experience but is typically $170K-$210K

ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.