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Cybersecurity Architect

Also known as: Security Architect, Information Security Architect, Enterprise Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect

AI Impact Score

38/100

AI is enhancing security architecture through automated threat modelling, architecture risk assessment tooling, and AI-assisted design pattern generation. However, the deep judgement required to make complex architectural trade-offs, navigate business constraints, and design security that is both effective and usable remains a firmly human capability.

$130k – $225k

Salary Range

booming

Growth Outlook

18,000

Total Jobs (US)

+35%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Boilerplate security architecture documentationStandard reference architecture assemblyRoutine architecture review checklistsTechnology comparison report generation

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-assisted threat modelling for complex architecturesAutomated architecture risk scoring and visualisationSecurity pattern recommendation for new technology stacksCompliance mapping to architecture components

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Complex security architecture design decisionsBusiness-security trade-off negotiation with executivesNovel technology risk assessment (AI systems, quantum, edge)Legacy modernisation security strategyCross-domain security architecture for mergers and acquisitions

Current Skills

SABSA / TOGAF / Zachman Security Architecture FrameworksCloud Security Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207)Network Segmentation and Micro-segmentationIdentity Architecture (IAM, PAM, Federation)

Future-Proof Skills

AI Security Architecture (securing AI/ML systems)Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition PlanningEdge and IoT Security ArchitectureData Mesh Security ArchitectureConfidential Computing and TEE Architecture