Solution Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Cybersecurity): Designing and shaping cybersecurity solutions that address client needs across professional and managed services with an accent on technical feasibility, scope definition, and commercial viability. Focus on collaborating across sales and delivery teams to produce high-quality proposals and technical documentation while ensuring alignment with industry frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Chicago, IL)

Company

hirify.global is a global cybersecurity and risk mitigation firm dedicated to making society a safer place through expert consulting and managed services.

What you will do

• Develop technical solution designs for client opportunities, ensuring feasibility and alignment with the service portfolio.
• Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales engagements to support scope definition and solution shaping.
• Produce high-quality client-facing documentation, including proposals, statements of work, and presentations.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and product management teams to meet client requirements.
• Support bid responses and RFx submissions with technical input and cost considerations.
• Assist senior and principal architects on complex, multi-service engagements.

Requirements

• Experience in a presales, solution architecture, or technical consultancy role within cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity domains including offensive security, defensive operations, cloud security, and GRC.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mandatory: Must be willing and able to undergo a pre-employment background check (BS7858 screening).
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client requirements with project profitability.

Nice to have

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Experience responding to complex RFPs.
• Knowledge of managed security services like SOC or MDR and incident response readiness.
• Exposure to regulated sectors such as financial services, energy, or critical infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on diversity, flexibility, and an inclusive work environment.
• Mission-driven work contributing to a safer global society.
• Commitment to professional development within a leading cybersecurity organization.