Security Solutions Senior Director – Security Architecture

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Security Solution Director to lead our Security Architecture practice. The Senior Director will be responsible for leading security principals and consultants in the design of integrated security architectures, partnering directly with clients from initial discovery and requirements definition through architecture design, roadmap, and validation. What You Will Do The role will focus on evolving and growing Meridian Softworks ’s Security Architecture capabilities to improve Meridian Softworks ’s market competitiveness, establishing trusted advisor relationships with client security and architecture leaders, and shaping integrated security solutions that align to customer business outcomes, risk posture, and regulatory requirements. Why It Might Be a Fit The ideal candidate will have a strong command of security frameworks and standards, hands-on expertise designing enterprise security architectures, and a proven track record in discovery, shaping, designing, and closing key opportunities focused on technical and business outcomes. Requirements BA or BS required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISSP, ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP) preferred 15+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, with significant time in security architecture and customer facing roles Deep, hands on expertise designing enterprise security architectures across multiple domains Strong command of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 1000-207 Zero Trust, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK) Strong success track record in discovery, shaping, designing, and closing key opportunities focused on technical and business outcomes Strong track record establishing and growing strategic client relationships quickly through expertise, point of view, and leading trends Experienced leading strategic, enterprise scale architecture programs across hybrid and multicloud environments Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to create and lead compelling architecture presentations and persuasively discuss strategy and design with client executives Benefits Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program Originally posted on Himalayas