CYBER ARCHITECT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Mai 18, 2025 - The Cyber Architect has experience designing and implementing Microsoft Defender solutions, including Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft 365, to protect against various cyber threats such as phishing and identity theft. This role requires skills in leveraging Microsoft Sentinel for security incident management and developing use cases to consolidate events for effective threat detection. The architect also possesses a solid understanding of threat modeling, incident response processes, and security operations, with expertise across Microsoft platforms including Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Cyber Architect Resume
  • Network Architecture
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security Protocols
  • Application Security
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Encryption
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Incident Response
  • Compliance Standards
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creativity

Summary of Cyber Architect Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Information Systems with 6 years of Experience

  • CISSP, SANS, CompTIA, SABSA, Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus with a variety of key stakeholders, including business and technology leaders, to influence successful outcomes
  • A consistent record of being results-oriented with the desire and ability to achieve aggressive goals
  • Experience working directly with designers, developers, and Quality Assurance leads to building, designing and iterating on digital products and services
  • Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, deployment, and architecture
  • Strong quality, time, and scope management within an IT realm
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that are relatable to all levels
  • Superb planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt and multitask, with experience working in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience serving as a project manager and/or product manager on small- and large-scale technical applications

2. BS in Information Technology with 5 years of Experience

  • Vast knowledge of cyber-security IT systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Deep understanding of Microsoft IT infrastructure i.e., AD, GPO, protocols
  • Hands-on experience with securing large organizational networks, including security controls, OS hardening, network devices’ security, etc.
  • Practical experience with Firewall management from different vendors
  • Knowledge of cloud environments – AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Knowledge of security controls e.g. AV, EDR/XDR, DLP, Device control, etc.
  • Experience in consulting services and risk assessment
  • Experience with implementing security monitoring procedures & systems (SOC, SIEM, SOAR)
  • Familiarity with SCADA protocols & ICS system security
  • Familiarity with security standards e.g., SOC2, ISO27001, ISO27018, etc.
  • Familiarity with SaaS security and SaaS vendor assessment

3. BS in Cybersecurity with 10 years of Experience

  • A track record as a solution or enterprise architect with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management, ideally within the finance sector or for a technology provider
  • Prior experience in the evaluation, design, application and/or operation of large-scale entitlements management systems, ideally in a Cloud environment
  • Successful management of complex and diverse tasks, while meeting key goals and timelines
  • Previous experience in managing a team of IT architects will be considered a plus
  • A broad understanding of information technology with a couple of expert areas, ideally in Cloud computing
  • Extensive experience in security architecture and design within large complex environments
  • Proven ability to develop strategies and security architectures, with a focus on both traditional and cloud environments
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, including industry trends and technology adoption
  • Knowledge of, and experience in technology governance, including industry frameworks such as ISF, NIST, SABSA, ITIL and COBIT and/or other international
  • Knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements relating to banking and finance technology

4. BS in Computer Science with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience in a security role combined with a University degree in a relevant field of study
  • Proven experience in security architecture with strong analytical skills
  • Expertise in the development of multi-tier and cross-platform security architecture plans
  • Experience with AWS Guard Rails and overall AWS migrations
  • Prior work experience in the Financial Services sector
  • Resilient and Can-do attitude “The difficult is done at once, the impossible takes a little longer”
  • Ability to work as part of a team – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together ”
  • Experienced in managed security services, incident response, and security advisory.
  • A good understanding of techniques and approaches used by threat actors to compromise companies.
  • A good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it can be applied to help customers improve their cyber defense.

5. BS in Network Engineering with 9 years of Experience

  • Industry/professional/UK government security qualifications (in particular UK CCP, CISMP, CISSP, TOGAF, ITIL, ISO Audit)
  • Technical qualifications (CCNP, MCSE, VMware, SANS, Crest)
  • Experience in securing on-premise infrastructure and cloud solutions
  • Experienced in designing and the delivery of security products for SOC services (SIEM, IDPS, Vulnerability Scanning, etc)
  • Experience in programming languages, databases and different OS's
  • Knowledge of standards and frameworks, both IT and Cyber Security (NIST, SANS, OWASP, IS, etc)
  • Agile/Scrum and DevOps cultures and experience with the affiliated toolset (SecDevOps recommended)
  • Proven Track record in Cyber Security Architecture design, demonstrating solutions delivery, principles and emerging technologies by designing and implementing security solutions
  • Proven Track record in IT Security environment by consulting and engineering in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of security principles across an organization, to align with business goals, customer and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

6. BS in Computer Engineering with 11 years of Experience

  • Experience in Cybersecurity particularly in Cloud & Network Security, Application Security, Cyber Defense, Security Compliance and Identity and Access Management.
  • A track record of previous Cyber Security consulting experience, working on complex business-facing client problems.
  • Experience in risk & regulatory frameworks and standards such as NIST 800, ISO 27001, ISF SOGP, and PCI-DSS.
  • A sound understanding of how to model threats & risks as well as the controls necessary to mitigate them, on both an organizational and technical level.
  • Well-versed in business strategy, risk, regulation, and technical constraints influence organizational responses to cyber security.
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of security methodologies, best practices and industry standards.
  • Experience in business development or sales, including leading bid teams, and experience in writing winning proposals and RFP responses.
  • Excellent communication skills – both oral (for interviews/meetings, presentations) and written
  • Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

7. BS in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Relevant, progressive security-related work experience with management experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience with managing and ensuring the timely response and investigations of security events and incidents.
  • Demonstrated ability to build a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork and innovation
  • Solid understanding of log and monitoring management systems, security event monitoring systems, threat intelligence, network-based and host-based intrusion detection systems, firewall technologies, end-point detection and response technologies and anti-malware solutions
  • Experience implementing and adhering to various control frameworks and regulatory compliance programs, particularly NIST, ISO, PCI or Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Technology advocate and proficient in project management concepts and common tools
  • Superb planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt and multitask, with experience working in a fast-moving environment
  • Preferably certified in CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, SABSA and/or TOGAF.

8. BS in Software Engineering with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience with IoT, Cloud, Network infrastructure, and Cyber perimeter security controls.
  • A grasp of perimeter security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, network access controls, and network segmentation
  • Experience with the various aspects of wireless security such as routers, switches, and VLAN security
  • Knowledge of security concepts related to DNS, including routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services, and DDOS mitigation technology
  • An understanding of third-party auditing and cloud risk assessment methodology
  • Knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Linux
  • Understanding of ISO ITIL, and COBIT frameworks
  • Broad knowledge of the security product market and toolsets (SIEM, PAM, MDM, Vulnerability Management, etc.)
  • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR)
  • Strong project management, facilitation, and delivery skills.

9. BS in Data Science with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in Business, IT, Engineering, and/or Accounting
  • Relevant certifications such as for security management (CISSP, CISM, or CISA), Offensive Security (OSCP, CREST, CEH, GSEC), Architecture (SABSA, TOGAF), or technical and practical (GIAC/SANS) or vendor specific.
  • Extensive IT experience, specifically within an architecture role.
  • Extensive cyber security experience.
  • Proven expertise in the development of solution architectures for complex systems inclusive of all architectural domains and ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven expertise in applying solution architecture principles, practices, and processes within enterprise architecture, ICT investment and governance frameworks
  • ITIL v3 or 4 Foundation certified
  • Experienced in managed security services, incident response and security advisory.
  • A good understanding of techniques and approaches used by threat actors to compromise companies.
  • A good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it can be applied to help customers improve their cyber defense.

10. BS in Cloud Computing with 9 years of Experience

  • Proven experience in the design and implementation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solutions to protect, detect and respond to cyber incidents on endpoints across all major operating systems.
  • Proven experience protecting in the design and implementation of Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365, to protect email, instant messaging and collaboration platforms from malicious attacks, such as Phishing as well as from more sophisticated attacks such as Spear Phishing, Business Email Compromise and identity theft.
  • Proven experience with the design and implementation of Microsoft Defender for Identity for user and entity behavioral analytics and how these services can be used to identify and defend against identity compromise.
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel as the integrated security, incident and event management solution and its integration into Security Operations.
  • Proven experience performing use case development and rules that can be applied to consolidate events across disparate systems and used to identify an attack chain across systems.
  • Proven experience performing threat hunting across endpoints, identities, networking, cloud and collaboration platforms.
  • A good understanding of threat modeling, risk and how to mitigate the risks concerning applications, both from internal and external threat actors.
  • A good understanding of incident response processes and techniques for cyber recovery.
  • A good understanding of security operations centers, their functions and roles.
  • A good understanding of the Microsoft platforms across Windows, Microsoft 365 and Azure.