Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Network Security Posture Management
IonQ · Santa Clara, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
The Principal Cybersecurity Architect will lead the security posture strategy for IonQ's Network Security Posture Management platform. This role involves designing assessment rules for network device configurations, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement these rules efficiently across large networks. The architect will also engage with customers to understand compliance needs and mentor team members on security practices.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or security architecture
- At least 5 years in a senior or principal capacity focused on network security posture, compliance, or policy enforcement at scale
- Deep, hands-on experience with Network Security Posture Management (NSPM) platforms and tools
- Comprehensive knowledge of major security standards and frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, FISMA, and FedRAMP
- Strong understanding of network device security including firewall policy analysis and configuration hardening
- Proven ability to operate across both strategic and technical dimensions
Nice to have
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security
- Prior experience at a network security vendor, MSSP, or large enterprise security team
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles
- Experience contributing to or authoring security standards or participation in industry working groups
- Understanding of CVE lifecycle management and vulnerability correlation
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack used in the NSPM platform
- Role requires engagement with both technical and executive stakeholders, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Position may involve navigating complex compliance and regulatory environments
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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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