Security Architect

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Security Architect plays a critical leadership role in defining and advancing Hut 8’s cybersecurity strategy. This individual will design and implement enterprise security architectures, lead risk management initiatives, guide secure-by-design principles across infrastructure and applications, and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership. This role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and cross-functional influence to drive security maturity across an environment supporting AI, colocation, and digital asset operations. 

Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following: 

• Design and continuously evolve the enterprise security architecture, ensuring scalability and resilience, in alignment with zero-trust  

• Lead vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, prioritization, and coordinated remediation across teams.  

• Own endpoint protection platform (EPP) architecture and effectiveness, overseeing deployment, coverage, and performance of systems like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.  

• Lead threat modeling, architecture assessments, and security design reviews for new infrastructure, AI, and platform initiatives in alignment with zero trust.  

• Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, protocols, and training to promote a security-first culture.  

• Own incident response architecture and playbooks; lead incident response efforts.  

• Drive compliance strategy and compliance with SOC 2, ITGC, and other regulatory frameworks.  

• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to mature the security posture.  
• Monitor and analyze security logs and SIEM alerts, developing automation and workflows for detection and response. 

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).  

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in security architecture or engineering leadership roles.  

• Strong understanding of secure system design, cloud architecture, and hybrid environments. Working and/or hands on experience with zero-trust architecture and its implementation are a great asset  

• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards including, but not limited to, CIS, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO27001, SOC-2  

• Familiarity with compliance regulations such as SOC 2, ITGC, HIPPA and other regulatory frameworks.  

• Strong communication and documentation skills, especially for technical guidance and leadership reporting. Board of Director and C-Level reporting experience are both a plus.  

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or OSCP; cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus.  

• Hands-on experience with FortiGate, Cisco firewalls, VPN, and cloud-native security tools.  

• Deep knowledge of security protocols (IPsec, TLS/SSL), encryption standards, IDS/IPS, and secure network architecture.  

• Proven ability to work with and enhance SIEM systems.  

• Experience leading incident response, forensic investigations, and post-mortem analysis.  
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