Director - Security Architecture, Operations, and Engineering

We are seeking a Director of Security Architecture and Engineering to design and implement Archer's enterprise security infrastructure and technical vision. You are a strategic, hands-on technologist and an excellent communicator who can see the big picture. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will oversee the design and deployment of security architecture across identity, cloud, application, and infrastructure domains, while ensuring strict compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, SOX, and ITAR requirements. This role combines engineering excellence with security strategy, requiring deep technical expertise in modern security tools, architecture patterns, and the ability to translate business risks into technical requirements that all teams follow. You will collaborate with cloud, application, identity, and infrastructure teams to develop a unified, defense-in-depth security architecture that helps Archer maintain federal contractor eligibility, achieve operational agility, and scale confidently.