Security Architect

1. About Our Client:This organization operates within the information security sector, focusing on safeguarding complex infrastructure, cloud platforms, hosting environments, applications, and operational systems. It addresses challenges related to securing diverse technology environments while meeting regulatory requirements and managing operational risks. By collaborating with various technical and compliance teams, the organization aims to design scalable, secure solutions that enhance its security posture and support compliance initiatives. 2. About the Opportunity:The Security Architect role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the security architecture across multiple environments. This position provides technical leadership and strategic guidance to align security controls with business objectives and regulatory standards. It plays a key role in risk evaluation, security standards development, compliance support, and fostering secure engineering and operational practices. 3. Responsibilities:Design and maintain enterprise security architecture standards across cloud, infrastructure, network, application, and hosting environmentsDevelop secure reference architectures, security baselines, and operational security standardsEvaluate and recommend security technologies and controls to improve security postureCollaborate with Infrastructure, Engineering, and Platform teams for secure system design and implementationReview designs for security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance alignmentAssist with identity and access management, segmentation, hardening, encryption, and monitoring strategiesSupport secure cloud adoption and infrastructure modernizationProvide technical guidance on security controls for production and internal systemsIdentify and document security risks across systems and processesPartner with Compliance and Governance teams to support audits and assessmentsDevelop and maintain security policies, standards, and technical controlsParticipate in security reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation planningSupport governance, access management, logging, monitoring, and security control initiativesEvaluate exceptions to security standards and provide risk recommendationsSupport incident response and security investigationsGuide vulnerability remediation and risk mitigationEnhance monitoring, detection, alerting, and defense capabilitiesParticipate in security awareness and best practice promotionServe as subject matter expert on infrastructure and operational securityCollaborate cross-functionally with technical and leadership teamsCommunicate technical risks and recommendations to stakeholdersMentor technical teams on secure architecture and best practicesStay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies 4. Requirements:Minimum 5 years in Information Security, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fieldsAt least 3 years in enterprise security architecture and controlsBachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experienceStrong knowledge of infrastructure security principles including networking, hardening, identity management, access control, encryption, logging, and monitoringExperience with cloud infrastructure and virtualizationFamiliarity with security compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC, ISO 27001, CIS, or NISTUnderstanding of security architecture methodologies, operational risk management, and secure system designExperience in vulnerability management and security assessmentsExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications:Professional security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent)Experience in hosting, cloud infrastructure, managed services, SaaS, or enterprise operationsKnowledge of IAM, SSO, MFA, and privileged access managementFamiliarity with containerization, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, and DevSecOpsExperience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring toolsExperience supporting customer-facing security reviews or audits 5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:The compensation range for this position is between $140k and $160k Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.