Enterprise Security Architect - ESA 0814DIR#02

Enterprise Security Architect - ESA 0814DIR#02

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1755250892

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: A leading enterprise organization is looking for an experienced Enterprise Security Architect for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves leading the design and integration of cybersecurity strategies to protect systems and data across various security domains. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and a strategic vision in cybersecurity. The position emphasizes the importance of secure design principles and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance security measures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multi-level security requirements.
  • Define and document enterprise cybersecurity architecture and security engineering standards.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical business functions and associated security requirements.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews, assess existing systems for vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Create and maintain security risk management plans, including mitigation strategies and architecture improvements.
  • Define necessary security controls for information systems and networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
  • Implement secure configuration management processes and establish security governance frameworks.
  • Provide expert guidance on security technologies and best practices across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Key Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity, or information security.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing recognized security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
  • Strong knowledge of network, system, application, and cloud security concepts and controls.
  • Ability to assess complex security architectures and recommend scalable, effective solutions.
  • Proficient in threat modeling, vulnerability management, identity & access management, and data protection.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Enterprise Security Architect
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview: A leading enterprise organization is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect for a 6-month remote contract. The selected candidate will lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and architectures to safeguard systems, networks, and data across multiple security domains. This role requires strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of secure design principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multi-level security requirements.

  • Define and document enterprise cybersecurity architecture and security engineering standards.

  • Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical business functions and associated security requirements.

  • Conduct security architecture reviews, assess existing systems for vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation strategies.

  • Create and maintain security risk management plans, including mitigation strategies and architecture improvements.

  • Define necessary security controls for information systems and networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

  • Implement secure configuration management processes and establish security governance frameworks.

  • Provide expert guidance on security technologies and best practices across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity, or information security.

  • Proven experience designing and implementing recognized security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

  • Strong knowledge of network, system, application, and cloud security concepts and controls.

  • Ability to assess complex security architectures and recommend scalable, effective solutions.

  • Proficient in threat modeling, vulnerability management, identity & access management, and data protection.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or CCSP.

  • Experience architecting security solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  • Background in DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, or security automation is highly desirable.