Principal Solutions Architect | Data Security/XDR (Remote)

JOB SUMMARY: 

Trace3 is seeking a highly skilled Principal Solutions Architect to join our Security Solutions business unit. This role will serve as a consultative technology leader, driving solution development and delivery for clients with a strong focus on Data Security, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Cloud Security. You will partner closely with clients and internal teams to align technology strategies with business goals. This is a client-facing, senior-level position requiring deep technical acumen, business insight, and excellent communication skills. You will play a central role in both pre-sales solution architecture and post-sales implementation guidance, ensuring continuity of vision from planning through execution.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management teams to identify, develop, and win new client opportunities.
• Communicate value propositions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-level executives, VPs, directors, and end-users.
• Capture client business and technical requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, and flexible architecture solutions.
• Lead pre-sales solution development efforts, including architectural design sessions, RFP responses, technical presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Facilitate solution design workshops, discovery sessions, and technical deep dives with client stakeholders.
• Lead Solution Architecture efforts focused on Data Security and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) across enterprise clients, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust, compliance, and operational goals.
• Lead solution design workshops, discovery sessions, and technical deep dives with client stakeholders.
• Advise, design, and implement end-to-end Data Protection and XDR strategies, leveraging technologies such as:
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne
  • DLP & Data Protection: Cyera, Varonis, Microsoft Purview, Concentric AI
  • Email/Web Gateways: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • SASE/CASB: Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
  • IAM/IGA: Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Entra, Ping Identity
• Architect solutions that integrate with clients’ existing SIEMs, SOARs, and data pipelines, including tools like:
  • Splunk
  • Azure Sentinel
  • IBM Qradar
  • Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR
  • CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM
• Ensure security architectures align with Zero Trust, compliance mandates, and evolving operational needs.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce emerging technologies that improve visibility, automation, and incident response across the extended security stack.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other engineers and consultants across the Security Solutions team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or relevant work experience required.
• 8 years of experience in cybersecurity or infrastructure architecture, including at least 5+ years focused on Data Security or Threat Detection & Response.
• Deep expertise in solution architecture for enterprise security environments, including cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and how to apply it in real-world enterprise settings.
• Strong experience designing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and executive audiences, including presenting solutions, leading design sessions, and supporting client relationships throughout pre-sales and post-sales phases.
• Strong familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, or PCI-DSS.
• Broad knowledge and hands-on familiarity with core security disciplines, including Endpoint Security and Management, Cloud Security, Next-Generation SIEM/SOAR, Advanced Threat Protection, Email Security, Identity and Access Management, and Data Protection across multiple vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people from many different disciplines.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.