Cybersecurity Architect

Job Requisition ID: 37383 

•    Great opportunity to work with decision makers at the world’s most innovative global consulting firm
•    Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best!
•    Learn from the best in the business

What will your typical day look like?
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Architect specializing in Network Security to design, implement, and enhance security solutions across enterprise networks, hybrid cloud environments, and modern application infrastructures.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in network segmentation, micro-segmentation, firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point), SD-WAN, SASE, cloud proxy solutions (Zscaler, Prisma Cloud), and secure service edge (SSE) technologies.
This role requires a strong foundation in networking, on-prem and cloud security (AWS & Azure), and connectivity strategies, with preferable experience in containerized workloads and Kubernetes (K8s) networking.
 

Key Responsibilities
• Security Architecture Design: Design and implement network security architectures aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements, integrating micro-segmentation, SD-WAN, NGFWs , IDS/IPS, and SASE solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, on-premises) while enforcing least privilege and zero-trust principles.
• Secure by Design Frameworks: Establish Secure by Design principles, develop reference architecture frameworks, and create reusable design patterns to ensure consistent security implementation across the enterprise.
• Security Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments on architecture designs, identify vulnerabilities, and propose risk-based security controls to mitigate threats while enabling business objectives.
• Threat Modelling & Risk Mitigation: Perform security risk assessments, leverage threat modelling frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE), and collaborate with Cyber Defence and SOC teams to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT, DevOps, and Cloud teams to design secure and scalable architectures, collaborate with business and technical teams to define security requirements for projects, and provide technical mentorship to security teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and evolving cyber threats, conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations to identify and implement best-of-breed security solutions, ensuring security architectures remain future-proof, optimized, and aligned with industry best practices.
 

About the team
Our CISO team is a diverse and highly skilled group dedicated to securing Deloitte against evolving cyber threats. We operate across multiple security disciplines to govern, design, defend, operate, and enhance our cybersecurity capabilities, ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance.
Within the CISO function, we have specialized teams collaborating, including:
• GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) – Driving security governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Cyber Assurance – Embedding security into solution design and deployment by developing and implementing security frameworks that protect enterprise infrastructure while enabling secure innovation.
• Cyber Defence – Focused on protection, detection, and response to cyber threats.
• Cyber Operations – Overseeing continuous security monitoring, maintenance, and incident response.
• Vendor Cyber Risk Management (VCRM) – Ensuring third-party vendors meet security standards and effectively manage cyber risks.

As we continue to strengthen our security capabilities, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Architect to join our team.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
 

You are someone with: 
You are a technical leader and strategic thinker with deep expertise in security architecture and design. You can translate security requirements into scalable solutions and work across teams to embed security into business processes and technology.
You may have some or all of the following:

• 5+ years of experience in Security Architecture, designing and implementing secure network architectures in large-scale enterprise or multi-cloud environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP with a preference for AWS/Azure Security Specialty, PCNSE (Palo Alto), or CCSE (Check Point).
• Expertise in Network Security & Cloud Connectivity like firewall technologies, secure network architectures, Zero Trust, and SASE.
• Understanding of networking protocols and cloud networking(AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Threat modelling experience, leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Regulatory & Compliance knowledge, including ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, ASD Essential 8, and ISM.

Additional Requirements
• Adaptability to evolving cybersecurity landscapes and business needs.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering a security culture and mentoring team members.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across business units.

Why Deloitte? 
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 
We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.
We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps 
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now. 
 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.