Principal Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud & Infrastructure Security

Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud & Infrastructure Security to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping secure architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.This role operates at the center of the Business Application Solutions Engagement (BASE) architecture review process, providing security leadership, architectural oversight, and risk governance for enterprise solutions. The architect will partner closely with solution architecture, cloud engineering, and business technology teams to ensure security is embedded by design into all target architectures.As a principal architect, you will define strategy, establish enterprise security patterns, and influence technology decisions at scale - ensuring alignment to security principles, regulatory

Requirements

, and enterprise standards.Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Governance & BASE EngagementServe as the lead cloud and infrastructure cybersecurity architect supporting the BASE architecture review process, ensuring security

Requirements

are incorporated early in solution designReview and assess technical system architectures for security risks, control gaps, and compliance alignmentProvide approval, conditional approval, or remediation guidance for architecture designsEnsure solutions align with enterprise security standards, policies, and target architecture principles and patternsDrive consistency in how security controls are applied across all architecture reviewsPublish Risk Assessment Reports that include threats and mitigating controls aligned to GEV policies and standardsCloud & Infrastructure Security ArchitectureApply Zero Trust principles across identity, network, application, and data layersDefine and publish reusable solution and security patternsEnsure proper implementation of security controls (prevent, detect, respond) across infrastructure and platformsPartner with cloud engineering to translate security architecture into deployable controls and configurationsSecure-by-Design & Solution EnablementCollaborate with solution architects and engineering teams to design secure, scalable, and compliant architecturesEmbed security controls into design patterns, reference architectures, and reusable frameworksPublish and maintain enterprise-approved solution patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce riskEnable teams to adopt standard patterns to simplify and fast-track architecture approvalsStandards, Policy & Framework LeadershipEstablish and evolve enterprise cybersecurity control frameworks, policies, and standardsDefine architecture guardrails for cloud services, infrastructure, and platform deploymentsEnsure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and enterprise cyber

Requirements

Drive integration of security governance into engineering and delivery processesTechnical Leadership & Enterprise InfluenceServe as a thought leader and subject matter expert in cloud and infrastructure securityMentor and guide cybersecurity and solution architecture teamsInfluence enterprise-wide security strategy and architecture directionPartner with cross-functional stakeholders (Cloud, Platform, GRC, Networking, IAM) to drive alignmentLead initiatives to standardize and modernize security architecture practicesRequired

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong focus on cloud and infrastructure security architecture5+ years in senior or principal-level architecture roles within large-scale enterprise environmentsDeep expertise in AWS and/or Azure security architecture, including landing zones, IAM, networking, and workload protectionStrong knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and implementation across hybrid environmentsExperience with architecture review processes, risk assessments, and security governance frameworksProven ability to define and implement enterprise security standards, policies, and patternsExperience partnering with engineering teams to operationalize security controlsStrong understanding of security domains: IAM, network security, cloud security, data protection, and application securityExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholdersPreferred

Qualifications

Experience supporting or leading formal architecture review processes similar to BASEKnowledge of enterprise cloud governance, CSPM, and policy enforcement technologiesFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and secure CI/CD pipeline designExperience in regulated industries or environments requiring strong compliance alignmentCertifications such as:CISSP, CCSP, or equivalentAWS/Azure Security Specialty certificationsExperience developing reusable architecture patterns and reference architecturesBackground working across both IT and OT / hybrid environmentsAdditional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline:For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $165,800.00 and $276,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 10, 2026.Available

Benefits

include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement

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include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other

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include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability

Benefits

, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.Originally posted on Himalayas