Project Architect – Security

About the role

Trissential is partnering with a leading enterprise client to bring on a Project Architect – Security who will lead complex, large-scale security initiatives and shape the future of enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead security initiatives from an architectural standpoint across enterprise projects
• Design, review, and approve security architectures ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and policies
• Develop high-level and detailed technical designs covering applications, databases, infrastructure, and security platforms
• Govern architectural compliance and track exceptions while assessing and mitigating operational risk
• Present solutions and recommendations to enterprise architecture review boards
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to delivery and operations teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align security architecture with enterprise strategy
• Ensure regulatory, compliance, and security requirements are met for new and existing solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of architectural processes, standards, and operational models
• Partner with vendors to evaluate, implement, and optimize security technologies

Requirements

You should possess:

• 6+ years working in a nationally or globally distributed organization
• 3+ years delivering enterprise-scale technical solutions aligned to business objectives
• 3+ years architecting end-to-end enterprise solutions
• 3+ years supporting security technologies such as IAM, SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and related platforms
• Strong architecture experience across multiple domains including security, identity, network, infrastructure, and hosting models
• Demonstrated experience in OT or ICS environments
• Deep understanding of architecture governance processes and enterprise security strategy
• Proven ability to lead the technical aspects of large-scale security projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels

Skills

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-wide initiatives within large, complex, highly matrixed organizations
• Experience in the energy or utilities industry
• Strong knowledge of future technology and security trends

Bonus Points

• Proven experience navigating governance, compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder environments
• Experience in high-volume, multi-system landscapes impacting broad user populations at scale
• Exposure to workflow management tools and practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Business, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience (4 years of experience may substitute for a degree)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation – $65 - $75 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching

Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work

Career Growth & Visibility – Architect solutions that shape enterprise security strategy

Collaborative Culture – Work with experienced architects, engineers, and leaders who value innovation and continuous learning

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States