Principal Architect — Cybersecurity & Physical Security

About the role

The Principal Architect for Cybersecurity & Physical Security leads security design and advisory across CloudData.Center's full security solution line — zero trust architecture, SOC/SIEM integration, physical access control, biometrics, and compliance evidence for mission-critical data centers.

What you will do

• chevron_rightLead security architecture design for data center and AI infrastructure engagements
• chevron_rightDesign zero trust architectures: identity-centric microsegmentation, NGFW, and SASE
• chevron_rightArchitect SOC/SIEM integration: Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk
• chevron_rightDesign physical security systems: access control, biometrics (palm vein, facial recognition), mantrap configurations, and CCTV
• chevron_rightLead compliance mapping: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, and NCA (Middle East)
• chevron_rightConduct security assessments and gap analyses for existing data center environments
• chevron_rightDevelop security operations procedures and incident response runbooks
• chevron_rightAdvise on AI workload security: model protection, inference isolation, and data governance

What we need

• chevron_right10+ years in cybersecurity architecture, with 3+ years in data center or infrastructure security
• chevron_rightDeep expertise in zero trust architecture, NGFW (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), and SASE
• chevron_rightExperience with SOC/SIEM platforms: Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel
• chevron_rightFamiliarity with physical security systems: Genetec, Lenel, Axis
• chevron_rightCISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification required

Nice to have

• check_circleExperience with OT/ICS security for critical infrastructure
• check_circleCompliance experience in financial services, healthcare, or government (FedRAMP, HIPAA, NCA)
• check_circleAI/ML workload security design experience