Principal Solutions Architect (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Solutions Architect (Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing enterprise-grade security and networking solutions for strategic accounts with an accent on long-term technical strategy and scalable architecture. Focus on bridging the gap between customer needs and product roadmaps, leveraging AI-native curiosity to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Location: Hybrid (Amsterdam, London, Munich, Lisbon, or Paris)

Company

hirify.global is a global network company on a mission to build a better Internet by protecting and accelerating applications through one of the world's largest intelligent networks.

What you will do

• Build and maintain long-term technical relationships with strategic enterprise accounts.
• Design and drive the adoption of hirify.global solutions as a centerpiece of customers' critical infrastructure.
• Act as the voice of the customer, influencing Product Management and the product roadmap.
• Create professional technical content, including white papers and reference architectures.
• Represent and evangelize hirify.global at cybersecurity and technology industry events.
• Advise on security architecture best practices and conduct architectural workshops.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a technical leadership or solution architecture role.
• Strong expertise in Security Architecture, Design, and Operations.
• Deep knowledge of App Services (CDN, WAF, Bot Management) and Zero Trust/SSE.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and IaaS/PaaS models.
• Proficiency in Python and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Must be based in or able to work from Amsterdam, London, Munich, Lisbon, or Paris.

Nice to have

• Understanding of AI and its applicability to the modern enterprise security landscape.
• Experience with Identity Providers such as Entra AD, Okta, Ping, or OneLogin.
• Background as a technical marketing engineer or consultant.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on protecting the free and open Internet.
• Opportunity to contribute to philanthropic initiatives like Project Galileo and the Athenian Project.
• Culture built on iteration and AI-native curiosity, prioritizing results over bureaucracy.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity employment.