SECURITY ARCHITECT L1(CONTRACT)

In this role, you shape the security architecture and enterprise strategy to protect critical systems and data. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into layered security designs and risk-aware solutions. You’ll address current and emerging threats, guide security deployments, and support governance and audits. This is a hands-on, leadership-oriented position that influences technology choices and roadmaps in the context of client-driven cyber risk management.

• Design and develop enterprise cyber security strategy and architecture
• Assess vulnerabilities and risks by evaluating business strategies and security analyses
• Identify and communicate current and emerging threats and design mitigation measures
• Identify design gaps and recommend architectural improvements
• Provide product best-fit analysis covering security domains (layered security, API, data security, compliance)
• Contribute to security assessments against NIST, SANS, CIS frameworks
• Support deployment, configuration, integration, and administration of security technologies
• Apply ITIL-like processes (incident, change, configuration, problem management)
• Assist disaster recovery planning and response to security breaches
• Provide direction for portfolio of cyber risk security solutions and RFP responses
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom security solutions
• Define current vs. target state solutions and articulate investment roadmaps
• Evaluate integration with broader technology ecosystem and track industry trends
• Coordinate with stakeholders and assist in audits and risk register maintenance
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness training for teams and customers
• Provide training on phishing and email security
• Support sales with proposal quality and opportunity identification

• Security architecture and strategy development
• Risk analysis and threat assessment
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, SANS, CIS)
• Experience with disaster recovery planning
• ITIL and security governance familiarity
• RFP response and solution design experience
• Stakeholder coordination and audit support
• Security deployment and integration experience
• Training and awareness program delivery
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Training and mentorship
• Security architecture design
• Threat modeling and risk assessment
• Security framework implementation (NIST/SANS/CIS)