Security Architect - Consultant

This contract role supports security engineering initiatives focused on cybersecurity automation, custom security tool development, identity and access management, Linux-based systems, and enterprise security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, deploy, administer, and support security automations, scripts, integrations, utilities, dashboards, command-line tools, and operational workflows using Python and related technologies.
• Support security workflow automation, system integration, and troubleshooting across applications, platforms, operating systems, networks, identity services, and enterprise environments.
• Contribute to Linux system administration, lifecycle management, and operational support for security technologies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide occasional after-hours support in a fast-paced environment with evolving operational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting large IT and security environments.
• Security engineering experience across cybersecurity technologies.
• Linux system administration and lifecycle management.
• Enterprise security architecture knowledge.
• Python security automation development.
• Troubleshooting complex cross-platform technical issues.
• Security workflow automation with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or APIs.
• Enterprise security technology support experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be located within a commutable distance to Columbia, SC.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with enterprise security tools and documentation.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification.
• Support for SOC, security, or incident response stakeholders.
• Linux, Python, Cloud, IAM, or platform certification.
• Security engineering generalist experience in large shared-services environments.
• Linux, Docker, security sensor, or platform administration experience.

Pay

Estimated hourly compensation: $79.5 - $87.5/hour.

Schedule

• Type: Contract
• Duration: 12 months
• Work Type: Fully remote