Defy Security is seeking an accomplished technical leader to serve as our Head of Solutions Architecture & Field Technology. This is not a behind-the-scenes role — it’s an opportunity to shape the vision, strategy, and impact of one of Defy’s most critical functions. You’ll lead a high-performing team of Solutions Architects, partner with executives and clients, and drive technical excellence that powers our growth and customer success.

Our ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on technology leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, execution, and influence. You understand how to translate complex architectures into business value, inspire technical talent, and act as a trusted advisor to C-level decision-makers. If you’re passionate about building world-class teams and defining how cybersecurity solutions are designed, delivered, and experienced — we’d love to meet you.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring technology leader to shape the future of Defy’s Solutions Architecture & Field Technology organization.

As the Head of Solutions Architecture & Field Technology, you’ll lead a high-performing team of Solutions Architects—driving technical excellence, innovation, and consistency across every customer engagement. You’ll serve as both a strategic leader and a field-facing evangelist, aligning technical vision with business strategy to deliver measurable impact for our customers and partners.

If you thrive at the intersection of technology, leadership, and customer experience—and want to influence how the world’s top organizations approach cybersecurity—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a best-in-class Solutions Architecture team that embodies Defy’s customer-first mindset.

• Define and execute the technical strategy that drives customer value, scalability, and growth.

• Establish clear frameworks, methodologies, and KPIs that elevate consistency, enablement, and performance across the Solutions Architecture function.

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Services, and Marketing to ensure alignment between technical strategy and business goals.

• Act as a trusted advisor in key customer and partner relationships, providing senior-level architectural insight and executive engagement.

• Represent Defy as a thought leader through industry events, partner summits, and technical community participation.

• Champion innovation, enabling your team to stay ahead of emerging technologies in cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise IT.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Systems Engineering, or related technical roles.

• 5+ years of proven leadership managing pre-sales or architecture teams with measurable business impact.

• Broad technical expertise across cybersecurity, cloud, identity, and enterprise architectures.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience acting in a Field CTO or customer advisory capacity.

• Recognized thought leadership through speaking engagements, whitepapers, webinars, or technical communities.

• Advanced certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, CISSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Why Defy Security

Defy Security is a nationally recognized cybersecurity Value-Added Reseller (VAR) that combines agility, deep expertise, and a client-first approach to help enterprises optimize their security investments. Customers choose Defy for our consultative partnership, vendor-agnostic expertise, and speed of execution — all backed by an award-winning culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation: $185,000–$210,000 USD and bonus, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, unlimited PTO)

• Remote work flexibility and entrepreneurial autonomy

• A high-performance, inclusive culture that celebrates collaboration and results

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Defy Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence and innovation.