Cyber Security Lead Architect

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a senior cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of security architecture, incident response, and SOC operations. The Cyber Security Lead Architect will play a critical role in shaping and scaling enterprise-grade security operations across diverse client environments, serving as a trusted escalation point during complex incidents. This role offers the chance to influence detection strategy, modernize response capabilities, and drive meaningful impact within a fast-paced, client-facing MSSP environment.

Code: 48004

Posted: 2026-06-10

Category: Information Technology

The Cyber Security Lead Architect serves as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving security detection, incident response, and SOC operations within a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) environment. This individual bridges security architecture and frontline SOC execution, ensuring scalable, consistent, and high-performing security operations across multiple client environments while acting as the highest escalation point for complex incidents

Location: Onsite in McKinney, TX
Salary: $110,000-130,000 DOE
Benefits:

Heath Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO
Wellness Programs
Professional Development Opportunities

Roles & Responsibilities:

Define SOC architecture standards across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, and vulnerability platforms
Architect SOC workflows supporting 24x7 monitoring, triage, and escalation
Partner with SOC leadership to reduce alert noise and increase analyst effectiveness
Ensure SOC tooling scales across diverse client environments
Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents
Design and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks
Provide architectural guidance during active incidents
Ensure incident handling aligns with SLAs and regulatory obligations
Architect and govern SIEM and EDR detection strategies
Oversee detection lifecycle management
Ensure detection logic reflects real-world attacker behavior
Act as regional team lead for SOC team members
Mentor SOC leads, senior analysts, and engineers
Serve as trusted advisor to leadership and clients
Collaborate with Cyber Platform Engineering, vCISO, and Compliance teams

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years practical experience in cybersecurity with SOC or MSSP focus, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Proficiency with SIEM tools (Stellarcyber, LevelBlue, Splunk, QRadar, etc.) and vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys etc.).
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN’s, cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure) and endpoint security solutions.
Familiarity with security frameworks like MITRE, NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks.
Experience with incident response processes and malware analysis.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
Having experience in a client-facing role is beneficial for offering insights into the client's security posture
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Relevant certifications are a plus, such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA CASP+ or equivalent.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/?adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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