Principal Solution Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Solution Architect (Cybersecurity): Shaping and delivering complex, high-value cybersecurity solutions across professional and managed services with an accent on translating business challenges into secure, scalable, and commercially viable solutions. Focus on mentoring and developing the wider team of Solution Architects to ensure consistency, innovation, and excellence in solution delivery.

Location: Chicago, IL

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place.

What you will do

• Lead the creation of technical solution designs and bid responses for large-scale client opportunities.
• Provide expert technical solution consultancy, including scope definition and cost modelling.
• Act as a senior technical advisor in client engagements, translating business needs into actionable cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of proposed solutions.
• Mentor and support Solution Architects, acting as a technical escalation point.
• Represent hirify.global at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex cyber security solutions in a pre-sales or consulting capacity.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, IT infrastructure, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity threats, threat actors, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies and outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience with at least two of the following frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS Controls.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in integrating cybersecurity solutions into enterprise environments.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements across different sectors.
• Exposure to managed security services and operational security models.
• Experience working with international clients and multi-region solution deployments.
• Knowledge of in-region cyber security regulations, compliance and privacy frameworks

Culture & Benefits

• Environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
• Work together and embrace difference.
• Committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace.
• Reasonable adjustments to support during the application process.

Hiring process

• Review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for.
• If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com.
• This role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work hirify.global does.