Principal Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Trace3 as a Principal Solutions Architect and become a consultative technology leader, driving solution development and delivery for clients focusing on Data Security, XDR, and Cloud Security. Collaborate with sales and account management teams to identify and win new client opportunities, communicating value propositions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Capture client requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, and flexible architecture solutions. Lead pre-sales solution development, including architectural design, RFP responses, and proof-of-concept engagements. Guide solution architecture efforts focused on Data Security and XDR, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust, compliance, and operational goals. Advise, design, and implement end-to-end Data Protection and XDR strategies, leveraging various technologies. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers and consultants. This client-facing, senior-level position demands deep technical expertise, business insight, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off