Security Architect

Security Architect
About AlphaRidge

AlphaRidge is a New York–based managed cybersecurity and IT operations firm focused on operational compliance and audit-ready resilience. We design, build, and operate unified SOC and NOC architectures for clients in regulated industries, ensuring seamless alignment between technology, governance, and compliance.

We are seeking a Security Architect to design, document, and evolve the core architecture that powers AlphaRidge’s Managed SOC platform.

Role

As a Security Architect, you will define and implement the security architecture supporting AlphaRidge’s managed services, ensuring scalability, automation, and compliance. You will design integrations across SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection ecosystems to provide unified visibility and response automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AlphaRidge’s SOC architecture, integrations, and data pipelines.
• Engineer scalable detection and response systems leveraging SIEM, SOAR, and automation technologies.
• Define and enforce security standards and architecture aligned to compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NYDFS, NIST CSF, SOC 2).
• Develop playbooks, architectural diagrams, and evidence collection frameworks.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to enhance detection coverage and response performance.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve SOC capabilities and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, SOC engineering, or security operations leadership.
• Strong background in enterprise SOC design, cloud security, and automation frameworks.
• Experience integrating security tools across hybrid and multi-tenant environments.
• Deep understanding of compliance-driven design and operational governance.

Preferred Skills/Certifications

• Certifications such as Microsoft SC-100, AZ-500, CISSP, or CISM preferred.
• Experience designing hybrid or cloud-native SOC architectures.
• Knowledge of automation platforms (Logic Apps, SOAR, API integrations).
• Exceptional documentation and stakeholder communication skills.