Security Architect Jobs in North Carolina
Security Architect jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in financial services, defense contracting, healthcare IT, and enterprise technology, with openings at every level from junior security engineer through principal and staff architect. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham account for the majority of postings, anchored by employers such as Bank of America, Cisco, and Duke Health, all of which maintain significant security engineering and architecture functions in the state. Cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and identity and access management are the specialties North Carolina employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead the design, review, and evolution of secure technology solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. This individual will serve as a trusted cybersecurity leader, driving architecture strategy, advancing IAM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and Zero Trust initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's security posture and reduce risk.
This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture strategy, roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, patterns, and artifacts aligned with business drivers, technology strategy, and the evolving threat landscape (including multi-cloud and on-premises).
- Lead architecture design and formal security architecture reviews for new solutions, major changes, cloud migrations, applications, infrastructure, and third-party integrations—identifying risks and recommending practical mitigations.
- Architect and guide solutions across core verticals:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) — Zero Trust principles, SSO/MFA, RBAC/least privilege, identity lifecycle, privileged access, and federation.
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) and related endpoint protection controls.
- Vulnerability Management (VM) — scanning architecture, prioritization, remediation workflows, and integration with broader risk processes.
- Broader security controls including network segmentation, encryption, logging/detection, cloud security posture, and secure configurations.
- Provide hands-on engineering input: evaluate tools/platforms, support proofs-of-concept, guide implementation and integration, validate controls, and contribute to automation/scripting where appropriate.
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analyses; translate findings into actionable architecture recommendations and control improvements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison—clearly communicating technical risks, trade-offs, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences; influence decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, etc.); evaluate and recommend enhancements to security posture and processes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years in cybersecurity with substantial architecture and engineering experience (strong hands-on background preferred over pure strategy roles).
- Demonstrated depth across multiple domains: IAM, EDR/endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security architecture design + formal review processes.
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical and organizational problems in large or complex environments and to interface effectively across security, IT/engineering, cloud, and business teams.
- Solid experience with security architecture principles, frameworks, and practices (Zero Trust, NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE).
- Hands-on familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms (examples: identity platforms such as Okta/Entra ID, EDR solutions).
- Experience designing and reviewing architectures for hybrid/multi-cloud and on-premises environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills—ability to translate complex topics and drive alignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail, large distributed enterprises, or highly regulated environments.
- Leadership or principal-level individual contributor experience guiding technical direction without direct people management (or light leadership of architecture efforts).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead the design, review, and evolution of secure technology solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. This individual will serve as a trusted cybersecurity leader, driving architecture strategy, advancing IAM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and Zero Trust initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's security posture and reduce risk.
This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture strategy, roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, patterns, and artifacts aligned with business drivers, technology strategy, and the evolving threat landscape (including multi-cloud and on-premises).
- Lead architecture design and formal security architecture reviews for new solutions, major changes, cloud migrations, applications, infrastructure, and third-party integrations—identifying risks and recommending practical mitigations.
- Architect and guide solutions across core verticals:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) — Zero Trust principles, SSO/MFA, RBAC/least privilege, identity lifecycle, privileged access, and federation.
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) and related endpoint protection controls.
- Vulnerability Management (VM) — scanning architecture, prioritization, remediation workflows, and integration with broader risk processes.
- Broader security controls including network segmentation, encryption, logging/detection, cloud security posture, and secure configurations.
- Provide hands-on engineering input: evaluate tools/platforms, support proofs-of-concept, guide implementation and integration, validate controls, and contribute to automation/scripting where appropriate.
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and gap analyses; translate findings into actionable architecture recommendations and control improvements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison—clearly communicating technical risks, trade-offs, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences; influence decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, etc.); evaluate and recommend enhancements to security posture and processes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years in cybersecurity with substantial architecture and engineering experience (strong hands-on background preferred over pure strategy roles).
- Demonstrated depth across multiple domains: IAM, EDR/endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security architecture design + formal review processes.
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical and organizational problems in large or complex environments and to interface effectively across security, IT/engineering, cloud, and business teams.
- Solid experience with security architecture principles, frameworks, and practices (Zero Trust, NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE).
- Hands-on familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms (examples: identity platforms such as Okta/Entra ID, EDR solutions).
- Experience designing and reviewing architectures for hybrid/multi-cloud and on-premises environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills—ability to translate complex topics and drive alignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail, large distributed enterprises, or highly regulated environments.
- Leadership or principal-level individual contributor experience guiding technical direction without direct people management (or light leadership of architecture efforts).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security architect jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field
- Active CISSP certification or equivalent advanced security credential recognized by employers
- Hands-on experience designing enterprise security frameworks and zero-trust architectures
- Demonstrated proficiency with cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience conducting threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS
Security Architect Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security architect in North Carolina?
Most security architects in North Carolina begin with a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems, then build several years of hands-on experience in roles such as security analyst or network engineer before moving into architecture. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers widely expect the CISSP or a comparable credential. Raleigh-Durham's Research Triangle employers and Charlotte's financial sector are the primary hiring markets for candidates making this transition.
How much do security architects make in North Carolina?
Security architects in North Carolina earn a median of about $131,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,150 for the lowest 10% to over $173,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security architects in North Carolina?
Employers hiring security architects in North Carolina right now include SAS, NVIDIA, and MetLife, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's concentration of major financial institutions in Charlotte and defense and technology contractors in the Research Triangle means that both regulated-industry and government-adjacent roles appear regularly.
Which North Carolina cities have the most security architect jobs?
Charlotte, Cary, and Raleigh lead North Carolina in security architect openings. Charlotte's dense financial services sector drives demand there, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's concentration of technology companies, universities, and state government agencies, and any smaller metros on the list typically reflect a large defense contractor or regional health system anchoring local hiring.
Are there remote security architect jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since security architecture work is largely design, documentation, and advisory in nature rather than hands-on physical access. About 70% of security architect openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed security teams. Cloud security and governance-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions involving classified systems or on-site infrastructure typically require in-person work.
How can I get hired as a security architect in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a security analyst, network engineer, or systems administrator role at a North Carolina employer, then building architecture exposure through project work or internal transfers. Large employers such as Bank of America and Cisco in Charlotte and state government agencies in Raleigh run associate and rotational technology programs that place candidates without direct architecture experience. Earning an entry-level credential such as the CompTIA Security+ and building a portfolio of documented security design work meaningfully strengthens a North Carolina application.
Where can I find and apply to security architect jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to security architect jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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