Forward Deployed Security Architect

We’re Hiring: Forward Deployed Security Architect (FDSA) Location: Remote / Global Team: Customer Experience & CERT At Binalyze, we’re changing how security teams investigate incidents and build resilience. Our platform gives defenders forensic-level visibility with automation at its core - helping organizations move faster, reduce risk, and operate with confidence during high-stakes moments. We’re now hiring a Forward Deployed Security Architect (FDSA) to partner with our customers and ensure Binalyze delivers measurable security outcomes, not just successful deployments. We’re looking for a senior security leader who combines strategic program thinking, executive-level credibility, and selective hands-on technical execution to guide customers toward higher security maturity. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What You’ll Do You’ll act as a trusted security advisor and program architect, working directly with CISOs, security leaders, and operational teams within customer environments to align Binalyze’s capabilities to real-world risk, workflows, and outcomes. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, knowing when to lead at the executive level - and when to go hands-on alongside customer teams to unblock progress. Your focus will include: Strategic security leadership • Partner with CISOs and senior stakeholders to understand security strategy, business context, and risk appetite • Translate security objectives and policies into executable programs and measurable outcomes • Build alignment across security, IT, engineering, and business teams • Guide customers toward meaningful improvements in detection, response, and forensic readiness - not just tool adoption Operational program ownership • Define success metrics across detection, response, readiness, and investigation workflows • Establish operational cadence, track progress, and ensure follow-through on initiatives • Conduct maturity assessments and identify opportunities for continuous improvement • Act as a steady, trusted presence during complex initiatives or high-stakes moments Technical and workflow architecture • Design and optimize workflows across: • Strategic (governance, measurement, continuous improvement) • People (incident escalation, coordination, communication) • Product (detection logic, response playbooks, enrichment pipelines) • Ensure workflows align to customer objectives while leveraging Binalyze’s strengths • Maintain deep technical fluency across security operations and forensic workflows Selective hands-on execution • Define or prototype targeted integrations, automations, or SOAR playbooks when needed to unlock outcomes • Validate technical workflows and support POCs for new capabilities • Stay close enough to the tooling and data to maintain strong technical credibility AI & automation-first execution • Apply AI and no-code / low-code automation tools (e.g. Zapier, Make, Notion AI, ChatGPT, Airtable) to streamline workflows • Help customers and internal teams adopt more automated, intelligence-driven ways of working • Continuously explore and apply emerging AI capabilities to accelerate security outcomes This is a senior, high-impact role - ideal for someone who enjoys shaping security programs, influencing leaders, and turning complex environments into well-run, measurable systems. What You Bring • Strong background in cybersecurity (e.g. IR, SOC operations, detection engineering, security engineering, DFIR) • Experience in leadership roles • Proven ability to lead security programs, not just implement tools • Comfort influencing executive stakeholders while coaching operational teams • Strong technical fluency with the judgement to apply it selectively • Experience working across complex stakeholder environments and ambiguous problem spaces • Interest in AI-driven and automated approaches to security operations What We Offer • 28 days annual leave + wellbeing days + your birthday off • Private medical insurance, including family cover • Home office setup support • Monthly wellbeing and entertainment allowances • 401K You’ll join a team of experienced, collaborative people building tools that make a real difference for defenders worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to own a high-impact function that drives both innovation and growth. + Ready to make an impact? If you’re excited by shaping security programs, working directly with senior leaders, and helping teams move faster and smarter in high-stakes environments, we’d love to meet you. + Diversity & Inclusion At Binalyze, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. + Salary range $140,000 - 220,000