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Netskope is a market-leading cloud security company that focuses on redefining Cloud, Network, and Data Security. They are seeking a Solutions Architect to work closely with North America pre-sales ...

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How much do freelance security solutions architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance security solutions architect in the United States is $70.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $79.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Security Solutions Architect vs Freelance Security Engineer?

AspectFreelance Security Solutions ArchitectFreelance Security Engineer
CertificationsCCSP, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAPCISSP, CEH, OSCP
Work EnvironmentDesigning security architectures, consulting clientsImplementing and testing security measures
Industry UsageUsed in planning and designing security solutionsUsed in deploying and maintaining security systems

The Freelance Security Solutions Architect focuses on designing comprehensive security architectures and consulting clients on security strategies. In contrast, the Freelance Security Engineer implements, tests, and maintains security measures based on those designs. Both roles require relevant certifications and often work in similar industries, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Senior Security Solutions Architect

1 point system

Dallas, TX • On-site

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Job description

Must have
App Dev experience
Security Experience

Architecture Experience
Hands ON!!!
Job Description:
High-Level Summary

  • Senior Security Solutions Architect supporting Hilton’s customer-facing platforms (web, mobile, APIs, payments, property systems)
  • Focus on embedding security into architecture design across the SDLC
  • Heavy collaboration with engineering, product, architecture, and security teams
  • Responsible for end-to-end secure designs, reference architectures, and governance reviews
  • Highly strategic + hands-on architecture role (not pure security ops)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead secure solution design across APIs, cloud, identity, data flows, and integrations
  • Translate business/product requirements → secure architecture patterns
  • Develop security reference architectures + reusable patterns
  • Conduct architecture reviews + risk identification + mitigation planning
  • Create artifacts: diagrams, data flows, security controls, design documentation
  • Partner cross-functionally to balance security, scalability, and delivery speed

Core Requirements

  • 7+ years in tech (engineering, security, architecture)
  • 5+ years hands-on engineering or app delivery experience
  • 3+ years solution/enterprise architecture
  • Strong experience in one or more:
    • Application/Product Security
    • API Security
    • IAM / Customer Identity
    • Cloud Security (AWS preferred)
    • Cryptography / Data protection
  • Deep understanding of:
    • OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML
    • Secure SDLC + CI/CD security
    • Encryption, secrets management, logging/monitoring
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale, customer-facing platforms

Nice to Have

  • Certifications (CISSP, CCSP, AWS, TOGAF, etc.)
  • Experience in hospitality, ecommerce, payments, or travel
  • Familiarity with frameworks (PCI, NIST, SOC2, ISO, GDPR)

Screening Questions (Recruiter Call – Conversational)

Background & Fit

  • Walk me through your experience in security architecture vs. hands-on engineering
  • What types of applications or platforms have you supported (web, mobile, APIs, payments, etc.)?
  • Have you worked in customer-facing, enterprise-scale environments? What did that look like?

Architecture Experience

  • Can you describe a recent example where you designed a secure end-to-end solution?
  • What components did you focus on (APIs, identity, cloud, integrations, etc.)?
  • How do you typically balance security with performance and user experience?

Security Expertise

  • What’s your experience with API security and authentication protocols like OAuth2 or OpenID Connect?
  • How have you handled encryption, key management, or secrets management in past roles?
  • How do you approach threat modeling or identifying risks early in design?

Cloud & Engineering Alignment

  • What cloud environments have you worked in (AWS, Azure, etc.)?
  • How do you ensure your security architecture is adopted by engineering teams?
  • Have you worked within CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps models?

Collaboration & Influence

  • Tell me about a time you had to push back on a design for security reasons
  • How do you communicate complex security concepts to non-security stakeholders?
  • What role do you typically play in architecture reviews or governance forums?

Operational & Program Alignment

  • How do you ensure consistency across multiple teams and projects?
  • Have you built or contributed to reference architectures or reusable patterns?
  • What metrics or indicators do you use to measure secure delivery success?