Principal Architect – Cybersecurity

Logicalis GmbH

. Lead development of cybersecurity strategies, reference architectures, roadmaps, designs, and proposals aligned with client objectives, cyber risk, regulatory requirements, and technology strategy .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, architectures, and roadmaps while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in risk management, compliance frameworks, and integrating cybersecurity solutions across various domains.

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Cybersecurity Architecture DevelopmentRisk Management and ComplianceNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCybersecurity Solutions IntegrationTechnical Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ArchitectureEnterprise Security SolutionsRisk-Based Exposure ManagementAttack Path AnalysisCybersecurity MethodologiesData Protection StrategiesIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity OperationsCloud SecurityEndpoint Security

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsAbility to MultitaskConsultative Sales SkillsRelationship ManagementTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Cisco Security SolutionsMicrosoft Security SolutionsPalo Alto NetworksCrowdStrike

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMGIACCCNP SecurityCCIE

Industry Keywords

NIST SP 800-53ISO/IEC 27001PCI DSSHIPAACMMCZero Trust PrinciplesCyber ResilienceGovernance and ComplianceProfessional ServicesManaged Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of cybersecurity strategies, reference architectures, roadmaps, designs, and proposals aligned with client objectives, cyber risk, regulatory requirements, and technology strategy
Provide architectural leadership across network and cloud security, identity, endpoint, data protection, security operations, exposure management, attack path analysis, governance and compliance, AI security, and cyber resilience
Conduct assessments, studies, workshops, and surveys; analyze data and advise clients on risks, target architectures, priorities, and remediation roadmaps
Help clients adopt risk-based exposure management, attack-path analysis, and prioritized remediation
Advise clients on emerging cybersecurity risks, secure AI adoption, expanded attack surfaces, identity attacks, and evolving adversary techniques
Qualify technical and architectural aspects of new business opportunities
Develop and review cybersecurity SOWs, WBSs, assumptions, deliverables, and reusable templates with Professional Services
Develop repeatable cybersecurity architectures, methodologies, assessment models, service blueprints, workshops, and intellectual property
Design solutions across the full client lifecycle, including advisory, implementation, adoption, Managed Services, optimization, recurring assessment, and continuous improvement
Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor in strategic client and executive engagements
Partner with Account Executives and Solutions Architects to identify opportunities and develop multi-phase security roadmaps
Support account planning, customer meetings, executive engagements, consultative sales, and transformative sales opportunities
Maintain relationships across the strategic cybersecurity partner ecosystem and integrate partner technologies into Logicalis architectures and services
Identify, develop, and operationalize new cybersecurity offerings and capabilities with services, solutions, and OEM partners
Support offering ideation, partner alignment, workshop and consulting offer creation, pricing strategy, and value proposition development
Create and deliver technical enablement, training, sales tools, internal communications, and practice updates
Enable Service Delivery teams to implement offerings and enable Solutions Architects and Sales Engineers to position them effectively
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across the Cybersecurity Practice and adjacent teams
Maintain awareness of market, threat, technology, and regulatory developments
Participate in regional and national events, team meetings, and relevant industry conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination accepted
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, consulting, engineering, or technical pre-sales
Demonstrated experience designing enterprise cybersecurity architectures spanning multiple security domains
Experience translating business requirements, cyber risk, compliance requirements, and technical requirements into security strategies, target-state architectures, and roadmaps
Experience combining Professional Services, Managed Services, and technology platforms into outcome-oriented client solutions
Experience developing cybersecurity offerings, methodologies, reference architectures, workshops, or reusable consulting assets preferred
Demonstrated experience communicating cybersecurity strategy and architecture with technical teams and executive stakeholders
Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53 and 800-171, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, and Zero Trust architectural principles
Strong experience with cybersecurity solutions from Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and other strategic partners
Experience developing enterprise-wide solutions integrating security technologies, advisory services, implementation services, and ongoing operational capabilities
Strong understanding of cross-practice architecture and services, including cloud, networking, collaboration, data, Professional Services, and Managed Services
Proficient use of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Ability to travel 25%-50%
CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCNP Security or CCIE, relevant Microsoft security, cloud security, or other advanced cybersecurity certifications
Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences
Ability to conduct business-level conversations with IT customers and C-level executives
Outstanding oral, written, and technical/business communication skills
Ability to multitask and accommodate requests from multiple clients and teams