Job
Title: Cybersecurity Architect
Experience:
12+ Years
Location: Chicago (Onsite)
Best
Rate: $65 C2C
Excellent
communication and client facing skills must
RELOCATION MUST- if not local
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to
design, implement, and govern
enterprise-wide security architecture. The ideal candidate will have
deep expertise in security
frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and
enterprise security design, with a strong ability to align cybersecurity strategies
with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Define
and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture strategy
aligned with business goals
Design
secure architectures across on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), and hybrid
environments.
Lead security architecture reviews,
threat modeling, and risk assessments.
Develop
and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices.
Ensure
alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero
Trust Architecture
Collaborate
with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to
embed security into design (DevSecOps)
Oversee
identity and access management (IAM), network security, endpoint
protection,
and
data security
Evaluate
and recommend security tools and technologies.
Support
incident response planning and provide architectural guidance
during security incidents.
Conduct security audits,
compliance assessments, and remediation planning.
Mentor
junior security engineers and architects.
Required
Skills & Expertise
Strong
experience in enterprise security architecture design
Deep
knowledge of:
o Network Security (Firewalls,
IDS/IPS, VPNs)
o
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
o
Application Security & Secure SDLC
o Identity
& Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)
o Data
Protection & Encryption
Hands-on
experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools
Strong
understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
Experience
in threat modeling and risk management methodologies
Familiarity
with compliance and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS as
applicable
Knowledge
of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus
Certifications
(Preferred)
CISSP
(Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM
/ CISA
SABSA
/ TOGAF
Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP,
AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
Educational
Qualifications
Bachelor?s
or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Soft
Skills
Strong
stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic
thinking and problem-solving mindset
Ability
to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Leadership
and mentoring capabilities
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