Security Architect - Consultant

Position Title: Security Architect – Consultant (9309)
Work Location: Columbia, SC 100% Remote
Candidate Location: Nationwide (No South Carolina residency required)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: 1–2 rounds, virtual (Microsoft Teams – camera required)
Position Overview
The Client is seeking an experienced Security Architect – Consultant to support Identity and Access Management (IAM) services and security automation initiatives. This is a fully remote role focused on designing, implementing, and operationalizing secure enterprise solutions while developing automation integrations across security and IT platforms.
Scope of Work
The consultant will function as a Security Architect with a strong focus on IAM and security automation. The role involves strategic security architecture design, solution planning, and hands-on implementation to enhance the Client`s security posture across enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including:
  • Identity lifecycle management
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Active Directory and application integrations
• Develop and implement automation solutions integrating disparate security and enterprise IT tools using scripting and automation frameworks
• Plan, design, and implement enterprise security architectures aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance
• Design, deploy, and manage countermeasures to known security threats
• Develop preventative and mitigation strategies for emerging security risks
• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications
• Validate, measure, and improve protective security measures to safeguard state data and technology services
• Support large-scale IT environments and system deployments from a security architecture perspective

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of expert-level experience in automation development using Python and Bash
• 5+ years of experience with identity and access control, logging, and reporting systems
• 5+ years of experience with Linux, Windows, and network security protocols and procedures
• 5+ years of experience supporting large IT environments and/or enterprise system deployments
• 5+ years of experience demonstrating strong cybersecurity awareness and security best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field
  • OR 8+ years of relevant security architecture experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with SIEM analysis and reporting
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards, including:
  • NIST
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • CJIS
  • IRS 1075
  • CMS MARS-E
• Experience with Application Security (AppSec) principles and practices

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISA, CISO, or equivalent advanced security certification
• Additional security certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GPEN
• Vendor certifications in SIEM or logging technologies

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