Assessing Competitiveness for Senior Security Architect Roles After 17 Years in IT/Cybersecurity

A professional with 17 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, currently working as a Cybersecurity Architect, is seeking advice on their competitiveness for Security Architect or Engineer IV roles at large enterprises. Their career at a single organization has spanned from help desk to their current role, with exposure to various security and infrastructure domains. Key areas of expertise include Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel/KQL, Entra ID, Intune, Palo Alto, PKI, vulnerability management, incident response, automation, and security architecture. The individual is looking for feedback on whether their background aligns with large enterprise expectations, potential experience gaps, interview preparation, and the perceived value of their broad expertise.