Information Security Architect - 1 year contract - Remote - W2 only

Information Security Architect - 1 year contract - Remote - W2 only

Posted 7 days ago by 1757406711

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Summary: The role of Information Security Architect involves shaping and maintaining the security posture of enterprise systems for a fully remote, one-year contract position. Candidates must possess over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or security architecture and be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position requires collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. The role is classified as outside IR35 and is available for W2 employees only.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain security designs, frameworks, and reference architectures for enterprise technology systems.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the annual Information Security Strategy and roadmaps.
  • Evaluate residual risks and promote best practices using knowledge of cybersecurity tools and operational processes.
  • Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Architect and implement secure multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and other providers.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or related IT roles.
  • Strong background in security architecture, cyber controls, and regulatory compliance (PCI, SOX, GLBA, GDPR).
  • Proven expertise in IT engineering, security consulting, and audit processes.
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure (multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud environments).
  • Experience in risk analysis, security solution design, and enterprise cloud security.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
  • Security certification (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or equivalent).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Hello! I'm searching for an experienced Information Security Architect for a 1 year plus contract job. This position is fully remote. This person will have more than 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or security architecture. I'm searching for a candidate that can work as a W2 employee. The pay range for this job is $60-70 an hour based on experience. Full job description below. Please apply today if you are qualified and interested in learning more. Thank you!

You must be able to pass a background and check to be eligible for this job.

You must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship to be eligible for this job.

Pay range is $60-70 an hour W2 based on experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to play a critical role in shaping and maintaining the security posture of our enterprise systems. This individual will partner closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure security controls are embedded into current and future solutions, while driving process improvements and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Architecture & Design Develop and maintain security designs, frameworks, and reference architectures for enterprise technology systems. Provide oversight on new development efforts to ensure alignment with security policies and standards.
  • Security Strategy Support Contribute to the development and execution of the annual Information Security Strategy and roadmaps.
  • Cybersecurity Tools & Processes Leverage knowledge of cybersecurity tools and operational processes to evaluate residual risks and promote best practices.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. Apply frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and NIST-CSF.
  • Cloud Security Architect and implement secure multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and other providers. Create secure migration patterns and analyze cyber risks across distributed systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, or related IT roles.
  • Strong background in security architecture, cyber controls, and regulatory compliance (PCI, SOX, GLBA, GDPR).
  • Proven expertise in IT engineering, security consulting, and audit processes.
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure (multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud environments).
  • Experience in risk analysis, security solution design, and enterprise cloud security.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units.
  • Security certification (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field (experience in lieu of degree considered).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, PowerShell).
  • Experience with DevSecOps, SRE, CI/CD pipelines, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center).
  • AI or advanced security certifications are a plus.

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