The Security Architect is responsible for safeguarding the organization's technology ecosystem through security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and governance. This role focuses on the “Protect” function of NIST, covering infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, and AI security. Key duties include defining and enforcing security standards, performing threat modeling, governing KPIs, and ensuring secure design and operations across all technology initiatives. The architect will also conduct technical security audits and support compliance efforts.