Expert knowledge of modern security architecture patterns across AWS cloud services, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, microservices, APIs, identity and access management, privileged access, encryption, key management, secrets management, event-driven architecture, data protection, and security analytics; relevant certifications may include CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure security certifications, or similar credentials. This includes 10+ years of relevant architecture experience spanning security, infrastructure, cloud, application, data, identity, and technical architecture domains, with 5+ years leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture strategy, governance, portfolio roadmaps, or large-scale secure transformation initiatives.