Security Architect
Posted 4 days ago by 1760511107
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA
Summary: The Security Architect role involves designing and implementing enterprise security architecture while leading project teams on security standards. The position requires extensive experience in security architecture and collaboration with IT leadership to ensure secure system integration. The role is based in Newark, NJ, with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have a strong background in cloud infrastructure and security practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligning with business processes.
- Lead and guide project teams on security design and standards.
- Perform application and infrastructure security assessments.
- Define strategic direction for enterprise security technologies and policies.
- Collaborate with system owners and IT leadership to ensure secure system integration.
Key Skills:
- Cloud Infrastructure & Security Architecture (from scratch)
- IAM / SSO / OAuth 2.0 / SAML
- API Security
- PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
- 3-Tier Application Security
- AI/ML Security Exposure
- Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, Vulnerability Management
- Data Encryption, SSL/TLS
- Knowledge of TOGAF and AAA (AuthN, AuthZ, Audit)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newark
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Position: Security Architect
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible Extension)
Location: Newark, NJ Hybrid (Onsite 3 4 days/month)
Required more than 12 Yrs of experience
Key Skills:
- Cloud Infrastructure & Security Architecture (from scratch)
- IAM / SSO / OAuth 2.0 / SAML
- API Security
- PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
- 3-Tier Application Security
- AI/ML Security Exposure
- Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, Vulnerability Management
- Data Encryption, SSL/TLS
- Knowledge of TOGAF and AAA (AuthN, AuthZ, Audit)
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligning with business processes.
- Lead and guide project teams on security design and standards.
- Perform application and infrastructure security assessments.
- Define strategic direction for enterprise security technologies and policies.
- Collaborate with system owners and IT leadership to ensure secure system integration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in IT or related field (Advanced degree/certifications preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in Security Architecture.
- Strong coding/security review experience (C, Python, C++, Ruby).
- Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and mitigation.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and secure development lifecycle.