Cyber Security Architect Jobs

Cyber Security Architect jobs are open across finance, healthcare, defense, technology, and government contracting, from mid-level to principal and CISO-track, with specializations in cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and network security design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles650+
Top stateTexas
Top employerApple
Top cityRemote
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Live Nation
Cyber Security Architect
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Cyber Security Architect
Live Nation
Beverly Hills, California
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$138k - $173k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Honeywell
Sr Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
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Sr Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
Honeywell
Atlanta, Georgia
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Honeywell
Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
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Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
Honeywell
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$115k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
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Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
Honeywell
Phoenix, Arizona
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
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Advanced Cyber Security Architect/Engineer
Honeywell
Tempe, Arizona
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
$142k - $178k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cyber Security Architect Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple21
  • Boston Consulting
    Boston Consulting18
  • Humana
    Humana18
  • World Wide Technology
    World Wide Technology14
  • NTT DATA
    NTT DATA12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software255
  • Consulting & Professional Services81
  • Banking & Financial Services56
  • Electronics & Hardware51
  • Healthcare & Medical Services30

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cyber security architect jobs.

  • 8 or more years of experience in information security or network security roles
  • Active CISSP certification or equivalent advanced security credential
  • Demonstrated experience designing enterprise security architecture for cloud environments
  • Deep knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns
  • Proficiency with security frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Cyber Security Architect Job Search

Align your resume to architecture frameworks

Hiring managers expect cyber security architects to cite specific frameworks like NIST CSF, TOGAF, or SABSA on their resume. Map your past work to outcomes within those frameworks rather than listing tools alone, and you'll clear more automated screens.

Earn certifications that open senior doors

CISSP, SABSA, and CCSP are the certifications that appear most often in senior cyber security architect postings. If you hold one but not the others, prioritize the gap that matches the job families you're targeting before applying to roles that list it as required.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists cyber security architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter for the deployment model upfront

Cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises roles demand different architecture depth. Read job descriptions carefully for the primary environment before applying, so your cover letter and portfolio samples reflect exactly the deployment model the team uses.

Prepare a whiteboard architecture walkthrough

Many cyber security architect interviews include a live design exercise where you diagram a security architecture from scratch. Practice walking through a zero-trust or cloud perimeter design aloud, justifying each control decision as you draw, before your first panel interview.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Cyber security architect roles vary widely in authority, from advisory to decision-making. Before accepting an offer, clarify who owns final approval on security controls, what your budget authority is, and whether you have a seat at the enterprise architecture table.

Cyber Security Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most cyber security architects?

The companies hiring the most cyber security architects right now include Apple, Boston Consulting, and Humana, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, major financial institutions, and large healthcare systems consistently maintain the deepest demand for this role.

How many cyber security architect jobs are remote?

About 40% of cyber security architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility at the architecture level. Cloud security architect and advisory roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to classified environments or critical infrastructure typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a cyber security architect?

You typically start by building several years of hands-on experience in security engineering, network security, or systems administration, then move into roles with design responsibility. Earning an advanced certification like CISSP or SABSA signals readiness for architecture-level work. From there, you build a portfolio of end-to-end security designs and pursue roles with explicit architecture scope.

Can you get hired as a cyber security architect without prior architecture experience?

Some employers hire security engineers into architect roles if you can demonstrate that you've owned the design of a security control or system end-to-end, not just implemented someone else's design. Framing past projects as architecture decisions, preparing for design-exercise interviews, and targeting smaller organizations with flatter security teams gives you the most realistic path in.

What does the cyber security architect interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering security principles and past design decisions, and at least one live whiteboard or take-home architecture exercise where you design a security solution from requirements. A final panel with engineering leaders and sometimes a CISO is common before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to cyber security architect jobs?

You can find and apply to cyber security architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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