100% remote :: Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect :: only W2

100% remote :: Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect :: only W2

Posted 4 days ago by 1761667573

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role of Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect involves leveraging extensive experience in cybersecurity to design and implement robust security architectures. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in enterprise-grade security technologies and cloud security frameworks. The position is fully remote and requires a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices. This role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement security architectures for enterprise systems.
  • Evaluate and integrate security technologies to enhance organizational security posture.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are followed.
  • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to proactively address potential risks.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or related roles.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security technologies (firewalls, SIEMs, EDR, IAM, WAF, etc.).
  • Proven expertise in network security, cloud security, and system hardening.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI-DSS.
  • Technical skills in networking, cloud security, identity & access management, DevSecOps, and scripting/automation.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, and cloud security certifications.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or related roles.

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security technologies (firewalls, SIEMs, EDR, IAM, WAF, etc.).

  • Proven expertise in network security, cloud security, and system hardening.

Technical Skills

  • Networking: TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS.

  • Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform security services and frameworks.

  • Identity & Access Management: SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth, PAM solutions.

  • DevSecOps: CI/CD pipeline security, container security (Docker/Kubernetes).

  • Compliance Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI-DSS.

  • Scripting/Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

  • CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

  • Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform Security Certifications