Information Security Architect

Fisher Investments • Plano, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Architect works in the office to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure network infrastructure and services. The role is responsible for defining network security architecture, policies, and practices to safeguard sensitive data, systems, and applications across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

The architect designs and develops secure network architectures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements; evaluates, implements, and oversees network security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments; and develops network security policies, procedures, and standards. The role also contributes to threat modeling, cybersecurity risk assessments, and network control implementation reviews; works with architecture, DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to integrate security into standard practices, including infrastructure as code; monitors evolving threats; and supports incident response and forensic investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 2–3 years focused on network security architecture.
• Expertise in network security services and architecture in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Expertise in Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls, Fortinet, Watchguard, and Zscaler platforms.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity disciplines such as Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Management.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure network architectures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.
• Evaluate, implement, and oversee network-related security controls for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models across providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Develop and propose network security-related policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in threat modeling, cybersecurity risk assessments, and network control implementation reviews for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid applications and services.
• Collaborate with architecture, DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to integrate cybersecurity defenses into standard practices and consistent implementations, including infrastructure as code.
• Identify evolving global threats and propose enterprise network posture changes to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations.
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum.
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Family Support programs, including 8-week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family-forming, and hormonal health assistance, and backup child, adult, and elder care.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a hybrid work-from-home program, based on role, tenure, and performance; the program is subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior