Network & EDR Security Principal Architect

About the position

A Principal Architect for Endpoint and Data Security is a senior-level cybersecurity professional responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing security strategies to protect endpoints (such as laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and servers) and data across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security frameworks for endpoint protection and data security.
• Align security strategies with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Provides technical support for activities that improve the security posture of client networks.
• Design and manage endpoint protection platforms (EPP), endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and next-gen antivirus solutions.
• Work with technologies like Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Carbon Black.
• Implement data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and rights management solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Define strategies for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats targeting endpoints and sensitive data.
• Work with SIEM and SOAR tools for automated threat response.
• Apply Zero Trust principles to endpoint and data security.
• Integrate identity and access management (IAM), multifactor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Work closely with IT, security teams, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide security engineers and analysts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with extensive experience in cybersecurity, specifically in endpoint security, data protection, and threat management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with knowledge of security tools like EDR/XDR, DLP, encryption, SIEM, and SOAR.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with industry frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK).

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or SANS GIAC