Job Description
Job Title: Enterprise Security Architect
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect for a 6-month remote contract role. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and architectures to protect systems, networks, and data across multiple security domains. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of secure design principles.
Key Responsibilities:
~ Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multi-level security requirements.
~ Document and define the organization's cybersecurity architecture and security engineering standards .
~ Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical business functions and associated security requirements.
~ Conduct security architecture reviews , assess existing systems for gaps or vulnerabilities, and recommend actionable remediation plans.
~ Develop and maintain security risk management plans , including mitigation strategies and architecture improvements.
~ Determine security controls needed for information systems and networks, ensuring documentation aligns with regulatory and industry best practices.
~ Implement and manage secure configuration management processes and security governance frameworks.
~ Provide guidance on enterprise security technologies and best practices related to cloud , on-prem , and hybrid environments .
Required Qualifications:
~7+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture , cybersecurity , or information security .
~ Proven experience designing and implementing security frameworks (e.g., NIST , ISO 27001 , CIS ).
~ Deep knowledge of network , system , application , and cloud security concepts and controls.
~ Ability to analyze complex security architectures and recommend scalable solutions.
~ Strong understanding of threat modeling , vulnerability management , identity & access management , and data protection .
~ Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
~ Certifications such as CISSP , CISM , SABSA , or CCSP .
~ Experience with security architecture in AWS, Azure , or Google Cloud environments.
~ Background in DevSecOps , Zero Trust Architecture , or security automation is a plus.
Job Tags
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